Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson walks past a poster of his film "Apocalypto" in Mexico. (Reuters/Henry Romero)

Australian actor Mel Gibson thanks The Recording Academy for its fund raising efforts on behalf of the children of Los Angeles at the start of Grammy Jam at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. (Reuters/Jim Ruymen)

Mel Gibson waves as he arrives for the screening of Canadian director Atom Egoyan's film "Felicia's Journey" which is screened in competition at the 52nd Cannes Film Festival.

Australian actor Mel Gibson at the 'Talk show' hosted by Jay Leno (R) at NBC studios at Burbank in California. (Reuters/Fred Prouser)

Jodie Foster (L), Mel Gibson (C) and Glenn Close(R) attend the 17th Annual American Museum of the Moving Image Salute Awards in New York. (Reuters/Chip East cme)

Mel Gibson, star of the film "The Patriot" poses with his young co-stars (L-R) Skye McCole Bartusiak, Mika Boorem, Trevor Morgan and Bryan Chafin at the film's premiere in Los Angeles.

Mel Gibson poses with his award after his film "The Passion of the Christ" won favourite movie drama during the 31st annual People's Choice Awards at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena in California.(Reuters/Jim Ruymen)