Hutton Gibson was born in New York in 1918 and raised in Illinois. He is best known as the father of actor and director Mel Gibson, but he also had a distinguished career of his own. He served in World War II, wrote Catholic-themed articles, and was a Jeopardy! champion in 1968.
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💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)
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About
Though he is most famous as the father of screen actor and Director Mel Gibson, this New York-born, Illinois-raised man also fought in World War II; wrote Catholic-themed articles; and was a 1968 Jeopardy! champion.
Before Fame
After briefly training for the priesthood, he worked for Western Union. He went on to serve in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
Trivia
He became well known for his outspoken support of various conspiracy theories.
Family Life
His first marriage, to Irishwoman Anne Reilly, resulted in ten biological children (including Mel Gibson) and one adopted child. Following his first wife's death, he married Teddy Joye Hicks; they divorced in 2013.
Associated With
His mother (and Mel Gibson's grandmother), Eva Mylott, was a famous contralto opera singer from Australia.