Bruce Willis and Mel Gibson were both class clowns. Willis' ability to overcome his stutter when performing propelled his intense interest in drama and acting. Mel Gibson was a fan of the three stooges and became the comedian of the family and a prankster. Willis started out acting in plays, but when he landed the main role in Moonlighting, he was thrust into stardom. Gibson's career also started full force, as he performed in Shakespearian plays after moving to his family's home in Australia. Known mostly for action roles like Die Hard and Mad Max, the two revolutionized the genre with portrayals of tough guys with range and vulnerability.