Johnny Depp

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American actor and producer

Johnny Depp

Name	Johnny Depp
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Birth date	Birth date -1st March 1966
Birth place	Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S.
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Occupation	Actor, producer, musician
Years active	1984–present
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John Christopher Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor, producer, and musician. He is the recipient of multiple accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and two BAFTA Awards.

Early life

Johnny Depp was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on June 9, 1963, to parents Betty Sue Palmer (née Wells) and John Christopher Depp. He has three older siblings. Depp's family moved frequently during his childhood, eventually settling in Miramar, Florida. He dropped out of Miramar High School at the age of 16 to pursue a career in music.

Career

1980s: Early roles and breakthrough

Depp's first major role was in the 1984 horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street. He gained further recognition with his role in the television series 21 Jump Street (1987–1990), which made him a teen idol.

1990s: Critical and commercial success

In the 1990s, Depp collaborated with director Tim Burton on several films, including Edward Scissorhands (1990), Ed Wood (1994), and Sleepy Hollow (1999). He also starred in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Donnie Brasco (1997), and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998).

2000s: Pirates of the Caribbean and continued success

Depp achieved significant commercial success with his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003). He reprised the role in several sequels, including Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017).

2010s: Continued work and controversies

In the 2010s, Depp continued to work in a variety of films, including Alice in Wonderland (2010), The Lone Ranger (2013), and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018). He faced several controversies during this period, including legal battles and allegations of domestic abuse.

2020s: Recent projects

Depp's recent projects include the film Minamata (2020) and the animated series Puffins (2021). He continues to be active in the entertainment industry.

Personal life

Depp has been married twice, first to Lori Anne Allison from 1983 to 1985, and then to Amber Heard from 2015 to 2017. He has two children with French singer Vanessa Paradis, including actress Lily-Rose Depp.

Filmography

Main article: Johnny Depp filmography

Depp's filmography includes a wide range of genres and roles. Some of his notable films include:

• Edward Scissorhands (1990)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
• Finding Neverland (2004)
• Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
• Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Johnny Depp

Depp has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including:

• Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Related pages

• Tim Burton
• Pirates of the Caribbean (film series)
• Lily-Rose Depp
• Amber Heard
• Vanessa Paradis