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Johnny Depp

Academy Award–nominated actor Johnny Depp is known for his roles in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , and Finding Neverland .

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Becoming an actor: "nightmare on elm street" and "21 jump street", mainstream success: "cry-baby" and "edward scissorhands", troubled image and more successful movies, box-office star: "pirates of the caribbean" and "alice in wonderland", hits and misses at the box office, relationship with vanessa paradis and kids, amber heard trial and other legal woes, acting slump and return, johnny depp’s net worth.

1963-present

Who Is Johnny Depp?

Actor Johnny Depp is a three-time Academy Award nominee known for his starring role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, as well as parts in films such as Edward Scissorhands , Sleepy Hollow , Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street , and Alice in Wonderland . Depp landed his first movie role in the 1984 horror film Nightmare on Elm Street and rose to prominence a few years later when he began playing Tommy Hanson on the TV show 21 Jump Street . One of the most bankable actors in cinema, his once steady career stalled in the late 2010s after ex-wife Amber Heard alleged the actor physically and verbally abused her. Their subsequent defamation trial in 2022 garnered widespread attention.

FULL NAME: John Christopher Depp II BORN: June 9, 1963 BIRTHPLACE: Owensboro, Kentucky SPOUSES: Lori Allison (1983-1985) and Amber Heard (2015-2017) CHILDREN: Lily-Rose Melody Depp and John Christopher Depp III ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Gemini

Johnny Depp was born John Christopher Depp II, in Owensboro, Kentucky, on June 9, 1963, to parents John and Betty Sue Depp. Depp’s father worked as a civil engineer, and his mother worked as a waiter and homemaker. The youngest of four children, Johnny was withdrawn and a self-admitted oddball.

The family moved frequently to accommodate John’s job, finally landing in Miramar, Florida, when Johnny was 7 years old. They lived in a motel for nearly a year, until John found a job. Johnny hated his new home and, by the age of 12, began smoking, experimenting with drugs, and engaging in self-harm due to the stress of family problems.

In 1978, when Johnny was 15, his parents got divorced. It became Johnny’s job to go to his father’s office and pick up the weekly child-support money. The split caused a rift between Johnny and his father.

At 16, Johnny dropped out of high school and joined a garage band called the Kids. The group became successful enough to open for the Talking Heads and the B-52s, but they barely made ends meet. Johnny lived for months in a friend’s ’67 Chevy Impala.

In 1983, at the age of 20, Depp met and married 25-year-old makeup artist Lori Allison. That same year, the couple moved to Los Angeles with Depp’s band in the hopes of striking it big. Still living on a shoestring budget, Depp and his bandmates supported themselves by selling pens for a telemarketing firm.

A year later, Depp fell into acting when his wife introduced him to her ex-boyfriend, actor Nicolas Cage . Cage saw potential in Depp and introduced the hopeful musician to a Hollywood agent. After several small roles as an extra, Depp landed his first legitimate movie role in the horror film Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).

By 1985, the Kids had broken up—and so had Depp’s marriage. After his split with Allison, Depp struck up a relationship with actor Sherilyn Fenn, whom he met on the set of the short film Dummies (1985). They were briefly engaged but split before marrying. After their break-up, Depp then met and proposed to actor Jennifer Grey ; their romance was also short-lived.

Depp started to study acting in earnest, first in classes at the Loft Studio in Los Angeles and then with a private coach. The lessons paid off in 1987 when he replaced actor Jeff Yagher in the role of undercover cop Tommy Hanson in the popular Canadian-filmed television series 21 Jump Street . The role thrust Depp into almost immediate stardom; he became a teen idol overnight, though he resented that label. He told The Telegraph in a 2006 interview he felt the show grew stagnant as it progressed: “It just started to become false. It started to become this action-packed can of soup, you know? You just market it and send it out.” The actor reportedly tried to get fired from the role, even trashing his trailer.

When his contract on Jump Street expired in 1989, Depp leaped at the opportunity to pursue weightier roles. (In the 2012 film adaptation of the TV series, which starred Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill , Depp had an uncredited cameo as Tommy Hanson.)

In 1990, Depp starred in the John Waters ’50s-kitsch musical Cry-Baby , which became a cult hit and succeeded in changing his image. That same year, he received an opportunity to exhibit his versatility as an actor in the titular role of Tim Burton ’s fantasy film Edward Scissorhands . The movie not only established Depp as an A-list actor, but it also grossed more than $54 million at the box office. Following the film’s success, Depp carved a niche for himself as a serious, somewhat dark, idiosyncratic performer, consistently selecting roles that surprise critics and audiences alike.

During shooting for Edward Scissorhands , Depp met co-star Winona Ryder , whom he’d been eyeing since a brief meeting at the premiere for her film Great Balls of Fire the previous year. The two began dating on the set and soon became a Hollywood power couple. Five months after their first date, Depp and Ryder became engaged. To solidify their love, Depp even had “Winona Forever” tattooed on his right arm. The couple split, however, in 1993, and Depp had the tattoo changed to “Wino Forever.”

Outside of his personal life, Depp continued to flourish, gaining critical acclaim and increasing popularity for his work. Two of notable roles from this time include the social misanthrope Sam in Benny & Joon (1993), which earned him a Golden Globe nod, and Gilbert in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? (1993), which cast him as a young man dissatisfied with the confines of his small-town life.

In August 1993, Depp and two business partners bought The Viper Club in Los Angeles, which instantly became the hippest spot on the Sunset Strip. Depp began using the club as an opportunity to introduce patrons to music from his newly formed band P, which offered popular shows at the venue. But tragedy hit the club on October 31 of that year, when teen heartthrob and critically acclaimed actor River Phoenix suffered a drug overdose outside the club. Phoenix died later that evening.

Depp also dabbled with drugs and spiraled into a deep depression. Around this time, he started a very public relationship with supermodel Kate Moss . Depp and Moss constantly made headlines for their passionate and unpredictable behavior; in 1994, Depp famously trashed a New York hotel room after one of the couple’s many fights.

Depp’s wild behavior didn’t seem to have an effect on his professional life, as he enjoyed a steady stream of work. In 1994, he reteamed with Burton in the biopic Ed Wood , about the infamous B-movie director. The film won Depp critical acclaim and another Golden Globe nomination. His next major movie was 1997’s Donnie Brasco , which featured Depp as an undercover FBI agent seeking to infiltrate the Bonano crime family.

In 1998, Depp split from longtime girlfriend Moss and took the role of journalist Hunter S. Thompson ’s alter ego in Terry Gilliam’s adaptation of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas . During filming, Depp cultivated a strong friendship with Thompson, which lasted until Thompson’s death in 2005. Depp would later finance the writer’s funeral.

Rounding out the ’90s, Depp teamed up with Burton once again on Sleepy Hollow , starring as the prim and driven Ichabod Crane.

The turn of the millennium marked the start of a prolific—and especially successful—period in Depp’s career. He appeared in the small but popular romantic drama Chocolat in 2000, followed by a big-budget role as real-life cocaine kingpin George Jung in Blow in 2001.

In 2003, Depp earned an Academy Award nomination for his starring role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the family adventure Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl . The film was a box-office smash, fueling the creation of the Pirates franchise. The 2006 sequel, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest , broke a box-office record in reaching the highest weekend tally ever. The third installment fared well, too: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End was released on Memorial Day weekend in 2007, bringing in $138.8 million. Two additional installments were released in 2011 and 2017, with Depp once again roving the high seas as Sparrow.

As the Pirates film series took off, Depp continued working across genres. In 2004, he turned in a critically acclaimed performance in Finding Neverland , in which he starred as Peter Pan creator J.M. Barrie . The film earned him more than 10 award nominations, including both Academy and Golden Globe nods.

Next, Depp played fictional candymaker Willy Wonka in the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , an adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel of the same name.

Depp then took on one of theater’s most notorious characters in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007). Directed by Burton and co-starring Helena Bonham Carter, the dark and gory musical tells the tale of a barber who kills his customers before seeing them turned into pies by his downstairs neighbor. Depp netted a Golden Globe Award for his work on the film.

His next box office success was another film adaptation, this time of the Lewis Carroll classic Alice in Wonderland . For the project, Depp again teamed up with Burton to take on the character of the Mad Hatter. The 2010 film, starring Mia Wasikowska as Alice, brought in more than $116 million in its opening weekend.

In the Burton comedy Dark Shadows (2012), Depp played Barnabas Collins, a vampire who escapes imprisonment and returns to his family home. There, Collins tries to help his descendants played by Michelle Pfeiffer , Chloë Grace Moretz, and Jonny Lee Miller. Depp was a longtime fan of the film’s source material—the late 1960s gothic soap opera Dark Shadows —and encouraged Burton to bring it to the big screen.

Unfortunately, Depp’s next big-budget endeavor didn’t fare nearly as well as his earlier films. In 2013, the A-list actor teamed up with Pirates producer Jerry Bruckheimer once again in the Disney film The Lone Ranger . The film, which cost more than $215 million to produce, performed poorly at the box office and received lackluster reviews.

Depp then took on the role of notorious crime boss Whitey Bulger in the 2015 biopic Black Mass . In 2016, Depp reprised his role as the Mad Hatter in Burton’s Through The Looking Glass , based on Carroll’s sequel to Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland . The following year, he joined the ensemble cast for an adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express .

In 2018, Depp jumped into another major feature film franchise with the part of evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald , after briefly appearing in the first installment Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016).

While filming the sci-fi drama The Ninth Gate (1999) in France, Johnny met French actor, singer, and model Vanessa Paradis. Paradis became pregnant with the couple’s first child later that year. In May 1999, the couple welcomed daughter Lily-Rose Melody Depp. Depp and Paradis had their second child, son John Christopher “Jack” Depp III, three years later.

Lily-Rose Depp became a model for Chanel at age 15 and, like her father, jumped into acting. She made her first film appearance in the 2014 horror-comedy Tusk, which also featured Johnny, and also had parts in Planetarium (2016), The King (2019), Voyagers (2021), and Crisis (2021). She received a starring role in the HBO series The Idol , debuting in June 2023.

Jack Depp has largely stayed out of the public eye and shares a close bond with sister Lily-Rose. The siblings are bilingual and, according to a 2021 article by Interview , often spoke French in school to share secrets and conversations. His father has noted Jack’s artistic streak, saying Jack can draw very well and started his own band.

In 2012, stories began to circulate that Johnny Depp and Paradis had split up. Depp initially denied these rumors, but his representative confirmed the couple’s break-up that June. Depp and Paradis had been together for nearly 14 years when they split.

Depp met another future love interest on the set of a film while still publicly involved with Paradis. While filming The Rum Diary (2011) , he met co-star Amber Heard. The couple was seen publicly together for the first time in 2012, not long after Depp’s split with Paradis. Depp and Heard got engaged on Christmas Eve in 2013 and tied the knot in February 2015.

Heard filed for divorce in May 2016, and shortly afterward, she also filed a restraining order, alleging that Depp had been verbally and physically abusive. The two reached a settlement that August, and the divorce was finalized in January 2017. However, their legal entanglements were far from over.

After Heard penned an opinion article in December 2018 that described her experiences with domestic violence, Depp filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife a few months later. Heard subsequently countersued Depp for defamation after one of his lawyers called the allegations a “hoax.”

Their trial began on April 11, 2022, and garnered national attention. During testimony, Heard described instances of alleged abuse by Depp, including a “cavity search” he performed on her while looking for cocaine. Depp claimed Heard instigated arguments and escalated their feuds. He called the most severe accusations “all false.”

On June 1, 2022, a jury ruled in favor of Depp in the defamation lawsuit, requiring Heard to pay $15 million in punitive damages, which a judge capped at $10.35 million based on legal limits. The jury also ruled in favor of Heard’s counterclaim that she was defamed by Depp’s lawyer, requiring Depp to pay $2 million in damages.

Both sides appealed aspects of the jury’s decision and announced in December 2022 they had decided to settle the respective defamation suits for $1 million. Multiple outlets reported in June 2023 that Depp plans to donate the money to five charities.

Depp faced other legal troubles in the late 2010s, too. In October 2017, he filed a $25 million lawsuit against his former business managers, claiming they mismanaged $650 million of his earnings from the previous two decades. The following April, Depp was on the other end of a lawsuit, with two former personal security guards suing him for unpaid wages and their exposure to dangerous work conditions.

In July 2018, it was reported that Depp was being sued for allegedly hitting a location manager on the set of his upcoming film City of Lies , about the murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G . According to the suit, the movie star grew irate when told that production was finished for the day, at which point he twice “forcefully punched” the location manager in the lower left side of his rib cage and unleashed a verbal tirade until being dragged away by his bodyguards. As a result, the movie was pulled from distribution a month before its scheduled September 7 release date. Depp settled the suit in July 2022 before it went to trial.

Amid his public battle with Heard, Depp’s film roles declined in quantity and notoriety. He was asked to resign from the Fantastic Beasts franchise by Warner Brothers in November 2020, and Mads Mikkelsen was recast as Gellert Grindelwald for the series’ third installment. Depp had only one part each in 2019 and 2020, as well as some voice acting work.

Depp’s first major film role following the defamation trial was as French King Louis XV in Jeanne du Barry . The film premiered at the annual Cannes Film Festival in May 2023, with Depp receiving a warm reception from fans and a standing ovation at the film’s conclusion. Others believed Depp shouldn’t have been invited to the event given Heard’s allegations.

Depp told reporters at the festival that although he desired to continue working in film, he didn’t have “much further need for Hollywood” and admitted to feeling boycotted during his legal saga. He reportedly sought funding for his next project , a biopic of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani.

As of May 2023, Celebrity Net Worth estimates Depp has a net worth around $150 million. According to film revenue database The Numbers, movies featuring Depp as a leading actor have collectively grossed just shy of $8.3 billion at the domestic and international box offices. Factor in his roles as part of a leading ensemble, and Depp ranks No. 12 among the most bankable actors ever at the worldwide box office.

In addition to his acting talents, Depp is an amateur musician. He predominantly plays guitar but also sings backup and plays keyboard. As a teenager, Depp was in a garage band called the Kids. In the 1990s, his newly formed band called P often performed at The Viper Club in Los Angeles.

His most recent musical venture—notable for its big-name talent—is the rock band Hollywood Vampires. Depp helped form the band in the early-to-mid 2010s, alongside Joe Perry of Aerosmith , Alice Cooper , and Tommy Henriksen. The group is named after a celebrity drinking club formed by Cooper in the 1970s, which included Ringo Starr and Keith Moon. The group has released two studio albums, including their self-titled 2015 album that featured artists such as Dave Grohl , Paul McCartney , and Joe Walsh.

• I fear [dancing] more than anything in the world. Doing a film when it ’ s choreographed and you’re a character, it’s alright. But in life, I’d rather swallow a bag of hair.
• The only creatures that are evolved enough to convey pure love are dogs and infants.
• Puberty was very vague. I literally locked myself in a room and played guitar.
• I was so uncomfortable being a product, I swore to myself that I would choose my own path.
• On playing Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean : It ’ s not like I was ever looking to become franchise boy, I was never looking to become anything like that. I just latched on to a character I loved.
• At some point, it became more honest for me on set. I understand it—everything is defined... It has become very natural, while the outside world has become unnatural.
• I think, as an actor, if you get to a place where you ’ re satisfied, you’re happy with it, then you’re dead—it ’ s over.
• I don ’ t trust anyone who hasn ’ t been self-destructive in some way... You ’ ve got to bang yourself around a bit to know yourself.
• I can ’ t think of myself in terms of celebrity. It ’ s just too weird. If the choice is between being constantly gawked at and sitting in a chair in a dark room, I prefer the dark room.
• When I was 12, I wanted to learn how to play the guitar, and I found a chord book in a shop, and I stuffed it down my trousers. And that ’ s how I learned to play the guitar.
• I imagined what George Bush would be like incredibly stoned. And thus was born my version of Willy Wonka.

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Johnny Depp

John Christopher “ Johnny ” Depp II  is an American film actor, producer, and musician. He has won the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor. Depp is viewed as one of the world’s greatest film stars. He has increased overall basic praise for his depictions of such individuals as screenwriter-chief Ed Wood in Ed Wood, covert FBI operator Joseph D. Pistone in Donnie Brasco, “gonzo” columnist Hunter S. Depp was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, the youngest of four children of Betty Sue Palmer (née Wells; 1935–2016), a waitress, and John Christopher Depp (born 1938), a civil engineer.

Depp is a guitar player besides his acting. He likewise played acoustic guitar in the film Chocolat and on the soundtrack to Once Upon a Time in Mexico.

He wedded Lori Anne Allison in 1983 and separated her in 1985. He dated performing artist Vanessa Paradis for a long time. Their relationship finished in June 2012. He was then hitched to on-screen character Amber Heard from February 2015 to May 2016. He has two children named Lily-Rose Melody and Jack John Christopher Depp

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Full name, John Christopher Depp II; born June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, KY; raised in Florida; son of John Christopher Depp (a civil engineer) and Betty SuePalmer (a waitress); brother of Daniel P. Depp (a screenwriter); married Lori Anne Allison (a musician), 1983 (divorced, 1985); companion of Vanessa Paradis (an actress and singer); children: (with Paradis) Lily-Rose Melody, JohnChristopher III (Jack). Addresses: Agent: United Talent Agency, 9560 Wilshire Blvd., Fifth Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.; Publicist: PMK/HBH Public Relations, 700 San Vicente Blvd., Suite G910, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (some sources cite 8500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Beverly Hills, CA 90211).

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Johnny Depp is an American actor known for his leading portrayals in films ‘Edward Scissorhands’ (1990), ‘Sleepy Hollow’ (1999), and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise (2003- 2017).

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Johnny Depp is an American actor known for his leading portrayals in films such as Edward Scissorhands (1990), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Alice in Wonderland (2010), and Pirates of the Caribbean franchise (2003- 2017).

Who is Johnny Depp?

Johnny Depp made his first film debut in the 1984 American horror film Nightmare on Elm Street  directed by Wes Craven. The teen idol came in the spotlight after his role in the 1987 Canadian filmed television series 21 Jump Street . In 1990, he quit 21 Jump Street  and appeared in John Waters's Cry-Baby  and Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands . 

Following this, Depp has made dynamic portrayals in the movies such as Dead Man (1995),  Donnie Brasco (1997), The Ninth Gat e (1999), and Blow (2001).

In 2003, he appeared in the action film Once Upon the Time in Mexico , directed by Robert Rodriguez. The same year, he starred as Captain Jack Sparrow in the big-budget Disney media franchise Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl . 

Respiring the role of Sparrow, Depp appeared in other Pirates of the Caribbean series - Dead Man's Chest (2006),  At World's End  (2007), On Stranger Tides  (2011), and Dead Men Tell No Tales  (2017).

Depp was also acclaimed for his portrayal in the 2005 American musical fantasy film Charlie and the Chocolate factory . He was well-received as the voice actor of the groom in the animated tale Corpse Bride . 

His other notable roles are, Alice in Wonderland  (2010), Dark Shadows (2012), The Lone Ranger (2013), Tusk  (2104), and Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016). Depp was also seen as a part of, Murder on the Orient Express (2017), Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2019), and Minamata  (2020).

In his upcoming works, Depp will voice the character Johnny Puff in the animated series Puffins . Besides, he is cast in the movie Cities of Lies released on March 19, 2021.

Born on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky, Johnny Depp is the youngest of the four children of John Christopher Depp and Elizabeth Betty Sue Depp. His father was a civil engineer by profession, and his mother a waitress and homemaker. Due to his father's work, Depp's family constantly relocated. They finally landed in Miramar, Florida, when he was seven years old. 

When Depp was 12, he indulged in smoking and began experimenting with drugs to self-harm due to the stress out of his family problems. His parents got divorced in 1987. He used to collect the weekly child-support money at his father's office, but this ended up on bad terms with his father. 

A year after his parent's divorce, he dropped out of high school to pursue his career in music. He became a member of The Kid, a garage band. The band became popular enough to open for the bands Talking Heads and B-52's. 

Johnny Depp's stepfather Robert Palmer was his inspiration for his growth. He died in 2000. Johnny Depp's song 'As Bad As I am' was taken from the words of stepfather's toast.

About his stepfather, Johnny said, “He was this really cool guy. He was a bit of a rounder. He spent about half his life in prison, in Statesville Ill. And he had this toast. 'Here’s to you, as good as you are. Here’s to me, as bad as I am. You're still as good as you are, as bad as I am.'“

In 1983, Depp was married to a makeup artist, Lori Arrison, who later introduced him to her friend Nicolas Cage. Seeing potential in Depp, Cage further introduced him to the Hollywood agent. The unemployed musician who had never considered seeking a career in acting landed several small roles before taking up the lead in the 1984 horror film ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’. 

Three years later, Depp divorced his wife, and his band also dispersed. In 1985, he met Sherilyn Fenn while filming the short film ‘Dummies’, but their relationship was also short-lived. Determined in acting, Depp studied acting in Los Angeles's Loft Studio and later with a private coach.

Career Start

After his acting lessons, he made his breakthrough role in the 1987 Canadian television series 21 Jump Street. Garnering him the immediate stardom, he became a prominent teen idol. Later in 1989, his contract with the film expired, and he pursued further eccentric roles in notable movies.

In 1990, he appeared in the film Cry-Baby . Later that year, he acted in the first of several collaborations with director Tim Burton in Edward Scissorhands . In 1993, Depp's Benny & Joon and What's Eating Gilbert Grape  were considered sleeper hits after the success of Edward Scissorhands.

Another notable film played by Depp is the 1995 film Don Juan DeMarco where he portrays a character who believes he is the famous fictional Don Juan. In 1997 he featured as an undercover FBI agent in the movie Donnie Brasco.

With The Astronaut's Wife in 1999, Depp tried a different genre, sci-fi horror. In the same year, he starred as a prim, powered Ichabod Crane in another Burton's film, Sleepy Hollow . The following year, he starred in the small but successful romantic drama Chocolat , followed by a big-budget appearance in Blow  in 2001 as real-life cocaine kingpin George Jung. In 2001, Depp starred in the horror film From Hell , and in 2002, he starred in Robert Rodriguez's Once Upon a Time in Mexico .

Platoon is a 1986 war drama written and directed by Oliver Stone. It was the first of a film series of Stone's Vietnam War films, which also includes Born on the Fourth of July released in 1989, and   Heaven & Earth released in 1993. The movie starred Johnny Depp as Lerner along with Tom Berenger as Sgt. Barnes, Charlie Sheen as Chris, Willem Dafoe as Sgt. Elias, Keith David as King, Kevin Dillon as Bunny, Forest Whitaker as Big Harold, and John C. McGinley as Sgt O’Neill. 

The stars gathered for a reunion at Depp's Hollywood Hills house in Los Angeles in July 2017 to celebrate the 30th anniversary. 

‘Edward Scissorhands’

Edward Scissorhands is a Tim Burton-directed American fantasy romantic movie released in December 1990. The movie was produced by Burton and Denise Di Novi and written by Caroline Thompson based on a scenario she and Burton wrote. Depp was chosen for the role of Edward Scissorhands by the film's director, Burton because he admired his performance in 21 Jump Street . It was the first collaboration between Depp and Burton. 

The romantic drama follows Edward (played by Johnny Depp) who is an incomplete artificial humanoid, with scissor blades instead of hands. Then one day, he discovers a suburban family who shows him their world and falls in love with their young daughter Kim (played by Winona Ryder). 

When the film was first released, it did not become an instant hit. According to a 2015 article from Variety , its appealing characters, unique love story, and mystical visuals eventually captivated the audience. Depp's performance as a bashful mechanical youngster abandoned half-finished by an elderly scientist is still recognized as one of his most famous parts, thanks to Oscar-nominated makeup by Stan Winston and Ve Neill.

‘What’s Eating Gilbert’s Grape?’

What's Eating Gilbert Grape , is a 1993 drama movie directed by Lasse Hallström and a screenplay written by Peter Hudges. The movie starred Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Darlene Cates, and Juliette Lewis. The movie follows the story of 24-year-old Gilbert (played by Depp), a grocery store employee in a rural Iowa hamlet who lives with his morbidly overweight mother (played by Cates) and mentally challenged younger brother Arnie(played by DiCaprio).

The film got favorable reviews, with many critics applauding Depp and DiCaprio's on-screen performances.  However, the movie did not do well at the box office when it debuted in December 1993, earning only $10 million. 

Depp believed the movie was a modern Catcher in the Rye , written by J. D. Salinger. He connected with his character as Gilbert and agreed to work with the director, Hallström even before the script was even written, who was one of the first people who agreed to be part of Gilbert Grape . 

'Captain Jack Sparrow'

In 2003, Depp starred as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl .' In 2004, he was nominated for the Best Actor category for his performance in the movie. The film was a box office success, resulting in the creation of the Pirates of the Caribbean  franchise. Depp returned to the role of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean sequels Dead Man's Ches t (2006), At World's End (2007), On Stranger Tides (2011), and Dead Men Say No Tales (2017), the greatest grossing films of all time.

Over the course of 14 years, Depp portrayed Captain Jack Sparrow in five films. The franchise has grossed over $4.5 billion at the movie office, making it the sixth most successful of all time.

Disney, on the other hand, is alleged to have put a stop to the actor's planned cameo in the next film.

It's unclear if the studio, which has never before cut relations with Depp, had any intentions to bring him back as Jack Sparrow.

The original film's author, Stuart Beattie, suggested confirming Depp's time as the character was finished in 2018, saying, "I think he's had a great run."

‘Corpse Bride’

Corpse Bride is an animated musical fantasy film directed by Mike Johnson and Tim Burton released in September 2005. The movie had a screenplay by John August, Caroline Thompson, and Pamela Pettler based on Burton and Carlos Grangel's characters. The story takes place in a fictional Victorian-era English village.

The main lead Victor Van Dort is voiced by Johnny Depp, and Emily, the titular bride, is voiced by Helena Bonham Carter. 

‘Secret Window’

Secret Window is a 2004 psychological thriller movie featuring Johnny Depp and John Turturro in the lead. David Koepp wrote and directed the film, which was based on Stephen King's novel titled  Secret Window , Secret Garden . Columbia Pictures released the picture on 12 March 2004, to middling reactions and moderate commercial success.

The film follows the story of a successful writer, Mort Rainey, portrayed by Depp. He is stalked by a would-be writer in the midst of a difficult divorce with his wife Amy Rainey (played by Maria Bello) at his lonely lake cottage, alleging plagiarism. 

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The director, Koepp intended stars Maria Bello and Timothy Hutton to look astonished and afraid in the moment where Depp barges in on them in the motel. Before Depp stepped in, he insisted them both lie in bed for fifteen minutes. When the screenplay called for them to be afraid, the production crew set up big speakers that blasted static noise. The lights in the room were also programmed to turn on when Depp entered the room, further shocking the artists.

Music Career

Before becoming an actor, Depp was a guitarist before, and he has since appeared in songs by Oasis, Aerosmith, Marilyn Manson,  Shane MacGowan, Iggy Pop, Vanessa Paradis, and The New Basement Tapes, among others. In 2012, he joined Manson on stage at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards.

Performing in music videos for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Lemonheads, Avril Lavigne, and Paul McCartney, Depp has also played guitar on the soundtracks of his films Chocolat and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. He was also a member of P in the 1990s, which included singer Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers, bassist Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and guitarist Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols.

In 2015, Depp joined the supergroup Hollywood Vampires alongside Alice Cooper and Joe Perry, as well as Bruce Witkin, a former member of his 1980s band The Kids. In September 2015, Hollywood Vampires released their self-titled debut studio album. Eleven famous rock covers were included, as well as three original tracks (all co-written by Depp).

Making its live debut in September 2015 at The Roxy in Los Angeles, the band had since completed two global tours in 2016 and 2018. Rise, their second studio album, was released in June 2019 and features mostly original material, including Depp-written songs. Depp also sings a cover version of David Bowie's "Heroes" on the CD.

In 2020 Depp and guitarist Jeff Beck released a cover of John Lennon's "Isolation", and Depp announced that they would be releasing more music together in the future.

'Gelleert Grindelwald'

In 2016, Depp was also cast in a cameo role in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first episode of the Fantastic Beasts franchise, as dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald.

For more than a year, Depp had been plagued by news about his shattered marriage to actress Amber Heard, who claimed Depp had physically and verbally assaulted her on numerous occasions. Despite Heard's claims, many of Rowling's fans were outraged in late 2017 when Depp was due to star in the follow-up, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald , despite his cameo in 2016's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Depp stated on Instagram on Nov. 6 that Warner Bros. has asked him to "resign" from playing Grindelwald in the third Fantastic Beasts  picture, almost three years later. The actor wrote, "I respect and agree to that request." With a brief statement, Warner Bros. confirmed Depp's departure, thanking him for his contributions to the films and stating that "the role of Gellert Grindelwald will be recast."

'Minamata' 

In 2020, Johnny Deep will star in Minamata , a film produced by HanWay Films and set to premiere at the forthcoming American Film Market.

The film will follow the reclusive Smith as he travels to Japan in the 1970s to complete a commission from Life editor Ralph Graves, following his renowned WWII exploits. He travels to Minamata with only his trusted Nikon camera to chronicle the Minamata sickness scandal, which involves the Chisso Corporation's irresponsible mercury poisoning and local police and government cover-ups. The victims' battle against the firm responsible for the environmental disaster has resulted in one of the largest settlements in history, with current Minamata illness sufferers still pursuing compensation in court.

According to the producer’s team, they spent time in Minamata meeting some of the victims and their relatives, and the film will be made with their help. Also having Depp portray the character Levitas was honored and he said, “Working with Johnny to give voice to those who have been silently suffering is a responsibility we do not take lightly. Much like Eugene Smith in 1971, we could not feel more privileged or humbled to be tasked with the mission of bringing this incredible story to the world.”

Upcoming Projects

Johnny Depp will voice the character Johnny Puff in a new animated series titled Puffins  from Italy's Iervolino Entertainment, which was founded by producer Andrea Iervolino and co-owned by Monika Bacardi.

Puffins will be a mobile-first, short-form toon series with 250 five-minute episodes following the exploits of a bunch of charming birds that serve the cunning walrus, Otto. Iervolino Entertainment said in a statement that it would promote positive messaging by weaving in issues such as gender and race equality, as well as environmental protection.

Relationships

Depp has dated Winona Ryder, Kate Moss, and Vanessa Paradis from 1989 to 1993, from 1994 to 1998. (1998 to 2012). He later began dating Heard after meeting her on the production of 2009's "The Rum Diary."

Winona Ryder

In 1989 Depp and Ryder met and embarked on a passionate four-year romanticism during their New York premiere before everything was broken. However, the Hollywood stars always remained close despite their separation.

At the start of their relationship the 26 years old, Johnny was the first big love of a 17-year-old Winona. Their first date was at the house of a friend. In 1990, the couple was completely inseparable and even co-starred by Edward Scissorhands and Johnny asked Winona to be his wife only after five months. But unfortunately, in the summer of 1993, the two split, and Winona's replacement blamed her age, saying that they are young and have grown apart.

Amber Heard

Depp met Heard at The Rum Diary in 2009. Heard. She and Depp began dating at the beginning of 2012. The same year, Depp and Paradis, the long-time partner, published their separation after 14 years.

In 2014, Heard was seen wearing a ring People’s magazine reported that after the picture of the actress with an ornate engagement ring, Depp and Heard became involved.

In 2015 at a privately held ceremony in their home in LA,  Depp and Heard married people reporting photos after several years of date. Depp had two Paradis children: Lily-Rose (born 1999) and John Christopher (2002).

The marriage came to an end after Heard filed for divorce from Depp on 23 May 2016 and was also given an order to temporarily restrain the Oscar-nominated actor. She alleged that during her relationship, Depp physically abused her and usually stayed under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Son - Johnny Christopher "Jack" Depp III

Johnny Christopher "Jack" Depp III,  is Johnny Depp's son whom he shared with Vanessa Paradis, a French singer/actress. Jack was born to the couple during their 14-year relationship, which lasted from 1998 until 2012. He has mainly remained out of the spotlight for much of his life. He is 19 years old as of 2021 and he is in a relationship with French model Camille Jansen. 

In a 2014 interview, Depp stated he was very proud of his son, adding that he wasn't meant to be an actor but looked impressive in other creative professions. "My boy, Jack, has always been a very talented draftsman," Depp revealed to the Inquirer. "He draws really super well. He also plays music very well, and I couldn't be any more proud of him. Even if he doesn't want to be an actor like his old pops."

Daughter - Lily-Rose

Born on 27 May 1999 in Paris, France, Lily-Rose Melody Depp is a French-American actress and model. She is the daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. Lily-Rose has succeeded in her dad's footsteps in the acting field, having made film appearances since 2014. 

She began her acting career with a small role in Tusk in 2014. She went on to star in the period dramas The Dancer (2016), Planetarium (2016), and The King (2019).

Heard, Depp's ex-wife has accused him of being aggressive during their 15-month marriage, which he has disputed, claiming that he was the victim of domestic abuse.

The Pirates of the Caribbean actor told a British High Court Judge that he began using "at a very young age" during the first day of testifying in his libel case.

 "My mother used to ask me to go and get her 'nerve pills' and I think I was around the age of 11 that it dawned on me that 'nerve pills' were calming her nerves, so I brought her her nerve pills and I took one and that began my drug use," he said.

Depp continued, "The only method I knew to numb the agony" was to use drugs and drink in his early years.

Depp, 57, then sued News Group Newspapers (NGN), the parent company of the U.K. tabloid The Sun, for libel over an article in which the actor was referred to as a "wife-beater" in relation to his previous marriage to actress Amber Heard. However, on November 2, 2020, he lost his case against News Group Newspapers for a report published in The Sun in 2018 that called him a "wife-beater" after his ex-wife Amber Heard, accused him of abuse, which he strongly denied.

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Johnny Depp

• Donated $2 million to the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. He gave the gift as thanks for the treatment his daughter Lily-Rose received at the facility in March 2007 after contracting an E. Coli infection that caused kidney failure.
• Once painted on a billboard featuring his 21 Jump Street (1987) character because he didn't like his picture or the message the billboard gave. He was stopped by a security guard who actually let him finish what he was doing when he realized it was Johnny's own face.
• Made a voice message for seventeen-year-old British girl who has been in a coma for five months. Parents of the girl asked him to tape a voice message because he's the favorite actor of their daughter and they will play that message to her every day hoping she'll wake up. Depp was touched by the letter and he said that he'll do whatever he can to help. (March 25, 2008)
• Named beaches on his own island in Bahamas after his once-girlfriend Vanessa Paradis , his children and public figures like Hunter S. Thompson and Marlon Brando . There is also a patch of water named "Heath's Place" after Heath Ledger .
• Donated his salary earned for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) to the daughter of the late Heath Ledger , who passed away in the middle of filming. Jude Law and Colin Farrell did the same thing after Depp gave that idea.
• He was good friends with Hunter S. Thompson until his death. Depp helped to fulfill Thompson's last wish after the writer died. Thompson wanted his remains to be shot out of a 150 foot long canon.
• Suffers from near-sightedness since birth, and is nearly blind in his left eye. He claims that the condition cannot be corrected by surgery.
• Great admirer of Marlon Brando . He was also good friends with the legendary actor, who described Depp as one of the greatest actors of his generation.
• Based the character of Captain Jack Sparrow on rock legend Keith Richards and the Looney Tunes character, Pepe Le Pew.
• Dropped out of high school at age 16 to pursue a career as a musician.
• Nicolas Cage got him his first acting job.
• Learned French to be able to converse with Vanessa Paradis ' parents.
• Closed down the "Viper Room" for two weeks after River Phoenix died there and he also closed it on every 31 October until 2004 (when he sold his share of the club), which was the date of Phoenix's death.
• Adopted Goldeneye, the one-eyed Andalusian horse who played Gunpowder, Ichabod Crane's steed in Sleepy Hollow (1999) , thereby saving him from the glue factory.
• Depp has said that he wears two silver skull rings to remind him that life is short and every moment needs to be lived to the fullest.
• As a child, he was allergic to chocolate.
• Is a godfather of Tim Burton 's children Nell and Billy Burton with former partner Helena Bonham Carter .
• Dated Vanessa Paradis from May 1998 to June 2012.
• Will not allow paparazzi to take photos of his children because he feels they didn't ask for the celebrity attention.
• Turned down the role of Bruce Banner in Hulk (2003) .
• Sports his son's nickname, Jack, tattooed on his arm and a beaded bracelet made by his daughter Lily Rose.
• Shot all of his scenes in nine days for Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) , but after his filming was done he didn't want to leave. So he suggested to Robert Rodriguez that he play a small part, the priest that Antonio Banderas talks to in the church, and use his Marlon Brando impression.
• Arrested for trashing a New York hotel room, Depp claimed that an armadillo was responsible, saying that he had found the animal hidden in a closet and it had gone crazy, wrecking the hotel room before leaping out the window. (1994)
• Is the only actor to appear in 3 of the 10 films to gross $1 billion with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) , Alice in Wonderland (2010) and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) .
• As a teen, he and his punk rock/New Wave band "The Kids" opened for Iggy Pop , Duran Duran , and The B-52's , among others.
• His ownership of the Viper room ended in 2004 when he signed it over to Amanda Fox, the daughter of his missing partner in the club, Anthony Fox.
• His performance as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) was ranked at #79 by Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time.
• He was considered for Dr. Ian Malcolm in Jurassic Park (1993) .
• Originally cast as John Smith in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) , but turned it down after being overworked with other movies he was shooting.
• Wrote the foreword to Mark Salisbury's biography of Tim Burton , "Burton on Burton." He credits Burton's belief in him for rescuing him from being "a loser, an outcast, just another piece of expendable Hollywood meat."
• Is hugely interested in Jack the Ripper. He starred in From Hell (2001) , which was about Jolly Jack.
• While dining at Chicago's famous Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse with a group of friends, including Public Enemies (2009) co-star Marion Cotillard and director Michael Mann , Depp dropped a mammoth tip in the amount of $4,000 on a bill for $4,400, in effect, leaving an incredible 90% gratuity. The party of 15 were celebrating a red carpet screening of Depp's then latest release Public Enemies (2009) . (June 2009)
• Is a fan of the popular British series Midsomer Murders (1997) . He also stated that he would like to make a guest appearance in this long-running show.
• Depp's family has lived in Kentucky for many generations and many of his ancestors have lived in the United States, in general, since the 1600s. His ancestry includes English as well as Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh, French/French-Canadian, Dutch, Belgian Flemish, and German. In 2013, researchers for Ancestry.com established that Depp has remote African ancestry; they traced his lineage to Elizabeth Key, a biracial woman, born c. 1630, who was the first woman of African ancestry to successfully sue to emancipate herself from slavery in the North American colonies (she emancipated her son as well). Depp has frequently stated that he believes that he has Cherokee or Creek heritage, although this ancestry has never been verified by any tribe or genealogists. Asked the origin of his last name by James Lipton on Inside the Actors Studio, Depp stated, perhaps jokingly, that his name means "idiot" in German.
• Has been described as the "jester of cinema, the Method clown." His incredibly bizarre on-screen persona brings to mind the off-screen behavior of the late Marlon Brando , who was famously eccentric and quirky once he retired from acting.
• He was considered for Christian Slater 's roles in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and Mobsters (1991) .
• Has twice recorded with British band Oasis . Most notably, he plays lead slide guitar on the track "Fade In-Out", from the 1997 album Be Here Now. Noel Gallagher , Oasis's lead guitarist, was allegedly too drunk to perform it himself, so celebrity pal Depp stepped in and nailed the lead on one take.
• As of 2011, his favorite characters played are Jack Sparrow, Edward Scissorhands and Ed Wood.
• Although unable to attend, he was awarded the Gary Cooper Spirit of Montana Award at the 2005 HatcH audiovisual festival in Bozeman, Montana. HatcH honored Depp for his outstanding career and his role as a mentor and inspiration to young and aspiring artists.
• He and Vanessa Paradis grew grapes and had wine making facilities in their vineyard in Plan-de-la-Tour north of Saint-Tropez.
• As of 2014, has appeared in three films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Platoon (1986) , Chocolate (2000) and Finding Neverland (2004) . Of those, Platoon won in the category.
• He wanted some of his teeth to be gold-capped for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) but thought the producers would never agree. He found a dentist and had lots more capped than he wanted. Disney boss Michael Eisner like them but thought there were way too many and told Depp to remove all but a few.
• Had a nightclub named after him in Tartu, Estonia. The nightclub was called "Who wouldn't like Johnny Depp?".
• Was considered one of the top three actors of his generation by Dustin Hoffman , his co-star in Finding Neverland (2004) .
• Considers renting a silent movie theater for a date with Vanessa Paradis as the most romantic gesture he's ever done for a date.
• Has two Ken dolls made based on his likeness, the first one being Ken as the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland (2010), and the second one being Ken as Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Depp in real life collects Barbie dolls with his daughter.
• Resides in France, Los Angeles, and an island he owns in the Bahamas. Divides his time in France between Meudon, a suburb of Paris and a villa in Plan-de-la-Tour, an hour outside of St Tropez in Southern France.
• Is good friends with actress Helena Bonham Carter , partner of his best friend Tim Burton .
• Has 2 children: daughter, Lily-Rose Depp (b. May 27, 1999) & son, Jack Depp (b. April 9, 2002) with ex-girlfriend, Vanessa Paradis .
• He has made six films with Helena Bonham Carter : Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) , Corpse Bride (2005) , Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) , Alice in Wonderland (2010) , Dark Shadows (2012) and The Lone Ranger (2013) .

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Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp is an American actor and producer, born on June 9, 1963. Renowned for his versatile performances, Depp gained widespread recognition with roles in films such as “Edward Scissorhands,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” series, and “Alice in Wonderland.” Known for his eccentric characters and unique approach to acting, Depp has received acclaim and awards for his work in the entertainment industry. Beyond acting, he’s also known for his involvement in various charitable endeavors.

Depp’s early life was marked by frequent relocations, as his family moved between Kentucky, Florida, and other locations. His parents, John Christopher Depp and Betty Sue Palmer, divorced when he was a teenager, and Depp found solace in music and the arts. Inspired by his love for the guitar, he dropped out of high school to pursue a career in music.

In the early 1980s, Depp joined the rock band The Kids and moved to Los Angeles in pursuit of a music career. However, fate took an unexpected turn when he was introduced to actor Nicolas Cage. Recognizing Depp’s potential, Cage encouraged him to explore acting. Depp’s debut in the horror film “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984) marked the beginning of a career that would redefine the boundaries of mainstream Hollywood.

It was Tim Burton’s “Edward Scissorhands” (1990) that propelled Depp into the spotlight. His portrayal of the gentle yet misunderstood Edward showcased his ability to convey depth and emotion even beneath heavy makeup and prosthetics. The film marked the beginning of a prolific collaboration between Depp and Burton, a partnership that would yield numerous critically acclaimed films.

Throughout the 1990s, Depp continued to take on a variety of roles, displaying his versatility as an actor. His performance in “Benny & Joon” (1993) showcased his comedic chops, while “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993) earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Depp’s willingness to embrace unconventional characters set him apart in an industry that often favored typecasting.

In 2003, Depp donned the iconic pirate hat as Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.” The film, initially considered a risky venture, turned into a massive success. Depp’s portrayal of the eccentric pirate not only earned him an Academy Award nomination but also became a cultural phenomenon. The character’s quirky mannerisms and Depp’s charismatic performance endeared him to audiences worldwide.

The success of “Pirates of the Caribbean” marked a new chapter in Depp’s career. He reprised the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in multiple sequels, solidifying the character’s place in cinematic history. Depp’s ability to infuse humor and depth into an action-adventure role showcased his range as an actor.

Despite his blockbuster success, Depp continued to pursue independent and unconventional projects. In “Finding Neverland” (2004), he portrayed J.M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan, earning him another Academy Award nomination. Depp’s dedication to characters with depth and complexity set him apart from many of his contemporaries.

Depp’s collaboration with Tim Burton continued with films like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005), “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” (2007), and “Alice in Wonderland” (2010). These films showcased Depp’s ability to embrace the fantastical and the macabre, further solidifying his reputation as one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors.

The mid-2010s brought both critical acclaim and personal challenges for Depp. His portrayal of notorious gangster James “Whitey” Bulger in “Black Mass” (2015) earned him praise for his transformative performance. However, legal battles and personal controversies, including a highly publicized divorce from actress Amber Heard, garnered significant media attention.

Depp’s personal struggles did not overshadow his professional achievements. In “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” (2018), he took on the role of the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, expanding his presence in the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling. The film showcased Depp’s ability to bring complexity to morally ambiguous characters.

In recent years, Depp’s legal battles and controversies have remained in the public eye. His defamation lawsuit against a British newspaper for labeling him a “wife-beater” resulted in a high-profile trial, with Depp ultimately losing the case. The legal proceedings and the subsequent impact on his career underscored the complexities and challenges faced by even the most celebrated actors in the industry.

Despite the controversies, Depp’s artistic contributions continue to be recognized. His performance in “Waiting for the Barbarians” (2019) received positive reviews, and his portrayal of war photographer W. Eugene Smith in “Minamata” (2020) demonstrated his commitment to socially relevant and challenging roles.

Beyond acting, Depp has maintained a parallel career as a musician. In the early 2000s, he formed the band Hollywood Vampires alongside Alice Cooper and Joe Perry. The band released an eponymous album in 2015, featuring a mix of original songs and covers paying tribute to rock legends.

Johnny Depp’s impact on the entertainment industry extends beyond the screen and stage. His ability to embody a vast array of characters, from quirky and eccentric to dark and brooding, has solidified his status as a true artist. Despite personal challenges, Depp’s commitment to his craft and his refusal to be confined to traditional Hollywood norms have contributed to his enduring appeal.

As Johnny Depp continues to navigate the complexities of his personal and professional life, his legacy remains a testament to the transformative power of acting. Whether as the enigmatic Captain Jack Sparrow or the tragic Edward Scissorhands, Depp has left an indelible mark on cinema, reminding audiences of the magic and power of storytelling through the lens of a truly unique and gifted performer.

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With a diverse and unconventional range of film roles, Johnny Depp is a musician and actor from America. He has received multiple accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards and two BAFTA awards. In this article you are going to know the Johnny Depp short Biography including his interests, favorites, family and more.

He made his film debut in the horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and rose to fame as a teen idol on the television series 21 Jump Street (1987–1990). He has collaborated with director Tim Burton on several films, such as Edward Scissorhands (1990), Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). He also achieved commercial success as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series (2003–2017). He is also a musician and has played guitar with various bands, including Rock City Angels, P, and Hollywood Vampires. He has two children with his former partner Vanessa Paradis, and was married to actress Amber Heard from 2015 to 2017.

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