Mel Gibson turned 70 this year and remains one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars. From Braveheart to Lethal Weapon and Mad Max, his face defined action cinema for decades.
These days though, fans cannot stop pointing out how much one of his sons looks just like the young Mel Gibson. That son is Milo, and at 35 he is quietly making a name for himself as an actor.
From Electrician to the Big Screen
Milo Gibson was born in November 1990 in Australia to Mel and his first wife Robyn Moore. He spent much of his childhood in Malibu after the family moved to California. Unlike many celebrity kids who jump straight into acting, Milo took a different route.
After school he worked as a massage therapist and then as an electrician. Those regular jobs kept him grounded and away from the Hollywood scene for years.
In his late twenties he decided it was time to follow his passion. He began studying drama and landed his first small role in his father’s 2016 war film Hacksaw Ridge.
Since then he has appeared in several movies including Gangster Land where he played Al Capone, the action thriller All the Devil’s Men, and Manifest West, which was directed by his older brother. More recently he starred in the thriller Clawfoot and appeared alongside Tom Berenger in The Sheriff.
Looking Just Like Dad
The resemblance between Milo and his father is striking. They share the same piercing blue eyes, strong jawline, and easy smile. When Milo grows out his beard, the likeness becomes even stronger and photos of the two together often spark comments that they look more like brothers than father and son.
Milo has heard the comparisons his whole life and takes them with good humor, but he is determined to build his career on his own merit.
Mel has nine children in total and has always tried to support them while letting them find their own paths. Milo now has a child of his own and seems to value keeping some privacy amid the family’s fame.
Today Mel continues to act and direct while Milo keeps taking on new roles. The younger Gibson may look like a younger version of his famous father, but he is focused on creating his own story in front of the camera, one film at a time.
