When you talk about the popular Hollywood male actors, Johnny Depp is one name you cannot afford to miss. One of the most versatile actors, Johnny Depp of the Pirates of the Caribbean fame has a huge fan following and is one of the most recognized film stars of the world today. Johnny Depp, born as John Christopher Depp II on June 9 in the year 1963, is the winner of a number of prestigious awards and nominations. This actor has been nominated thrice for the Academy Award for his brilliant performances in several films. He has to his credit the Golden Globe as well as the Screen Actors Guild Award for his outstanding portrayal in the offbeat roles.
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is known for his milestone performances in the films The Demon Barber of Fleet Street as Sweeney Todd and in the Pirates of the Caribbean as Jack Sparrow. He is also loved for his roles in the movies Sleepy Hollow (as Ichabod Crane) and Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands. He has also garnered much fame for his portrayal of real life characters such as Edward Wood Jr., George Jung and Joseph Pistone.
Johnny Depp was born to Betty Sue Palmer and John Christopher Depp in Owensboro, Kentucky. He has two sisters Cristie and Debbie and one brother Danny. He has an Irish ancestry. Depp was a high school drop out and wanted to become a rock musician. He married a make up artiste Lori Anne Allison on December 24 in the year 1983. Later he got introduced to Nicolas Cage through his wife and his acting career took a turn. In 1985, he was divorced. He has as many as 13 tattoos on his body and all of them have special significance.
On November 19, 1999 he became the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His first major role was in the film A Nightmare on Elm Street in the year 1984. |
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He as acted in a number of Tim Burton films like Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride and Sweeney Todd. Major breakthrough in the actor’s life came with his role in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. The actor is also a guitar player. He is the owner of a 45-acre island located in the Bahamas. He also co-owns a Parisian restaurant cum bar called the Man Ray. It is situated close by the Champs-Élysées.
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