Johnny Depp

Date of Birth: 06.09.1963

John Christopher (Johnny) Depp II (English: John Christopher 'Johnny' Depp II) is an American actor, filmmaker, musician, screenwriter, and producer.

Johnny became particularly known for his roles in Tim Burton's films such as 'Edward Scissorhands', 'Sleepy Hollow', 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street', and 'Alice in Wonderland', 'Corpse Bride', as well as his portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film series. Noteworthy films include 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape', 'Benny & Joon', 'Dead Man', 'Donnie Brasco', 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas', 'The Tourist'. In 2012, he entered the Guinness World Records as the highest-paid actor earning $75 million in one year.

Birthplace. Education. John Christopher Depp II was born on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro (USA, Kentucky). His father was a civil engineer and his mother, Betty Sue Palmer, was a waitress. He has two sisters - Debbie and Christie, and a brother, Daniel. When Johnny was 7 years old, the family moved to Florida, where his father got a better job on the coast. He spent his childhood with his grandfather and was deeply affected by his death. Constant moves negatively impacted his childhood. Johnny was not fond of school. At the age of 12, he started smoking and consuming alcohol. After his parents separated at the age of 15, he also turned to drugs.

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Music. Fortunately, the teenager found another passion - music. His mother gave him an electric guitar, and Depp began playing in a garage band at the age of 12. A year after his parents' separation, Johnny dropped out of school to become a rock musician. He earned his first paychecks performing in local bars and clubs. Soon he joined the band 'The Kids', which played in nightclubs in Florida. 'The Kids' moved to Los Angeles, changed their name to 'Six Gun Method', and disbanded.

Depp later collaborated with the band Rock City Angels and co-wrote their song 'Maria', featured on the Rock City Angels debut album 'Young Man's Blues' released by Geffen Records.

In 2012, he was involved in the production of Paul McCartney's studio album 'Kisses on the Bottom'. He also directed a music video for the song 'My Valentine' together with Natalie Portman.

In 2015, Depp formed the band Hollywood Vampires along with Alice Cooper and Joe Perry.

Film Career. At 20, Depp married makeup artist Lori Anne Allison (the marriage lasted about two years), who was five years older. She introduced Johnny to Nicolas Cage. Cage urged Depp to meet with his agent, who arranged an audition for the role in the film 'A Nightmare on Elm Street', which became Depp's first acting job. He later appeared in several TV shows and played a role as a simple soldier Lerner in Oliver Stone's film 'Platoon'. However, almost all of his scenes were cut from the final edit.

The TV series '21 Jump Street' gave Johnny Depp the status of a teen idol, which he couldn't stand and tried everything to shake off.

His first nomination for a 'Golden Globe' was for the lead role in Tim Burton's film 'Edward Scissorhands'. This epic marked the beginning of a regular collaboration between Depp and Burton. The roles in Burton's films were significant for the actor's development.

In 1990, Depp starred in a film by notorious director John Waters, 'Cry-Baby'.

In 1993, he played the lead role in Emir Kusturica's film 'Arizona Dream', which won an award at the Berlin Film Festival and was a great success in France (unlike in the USA, where it was not shown in theaters).

In 1995, the actor starred in Jim Jarmusch's film 'Dead Man'.

In 1995, the film 'Don Juan DeMarco', a romantic drama with Johnny Depp in the lead role, was released.

In 1997, the star made his directorial debut (apart from the film 'Stuff' that he shot for his friend John Frusciante): he directed the film 'The Brave', in which he also starred. The film received a very cold reception and was unsuccessful.

In 1997, Depp also starred in Michael Newell's crime drama 'Donnie Brasco', which is based on the true story of FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone, who infiltrated the Mafia group 'Bonanno Family' in the 1970s.

In 1998, Terry Gilliam's film 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' was released, in which Depp starred alongside Benicio del Toro. The project, showcasing the star's phenomenal acting skills, was not understood by the general public but achieved cult status among film fans.

In 1999, he appeared in two dark films: Roman Polanski's thriller 'The Ninth Gate' and Tim Burton's successful horror film 'Sleepy Hollow'. In 2000, Depp participated in an independent cinema project - Julian Schnabel's film 'Before Night Falls', based on the memoirs of Cuban poet Reinaldo Arenas.

In the same year, he starred in Lasse Hallström's film 'Chocolat', where he was paired with French actress Juliette Binoche.

Another project for the actor at the turn of the millennium was Sally Potter's film 'The Man Who Cried.'

In 2001, Depp starred in Ted Demme's film 'Blow'. This film is based on the true story of drug dealer George Jung, whom the actor even visited in prison to prepare for his role.

In 2004, Depp was nominated for an Oscar for the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in the blockbuster 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'. In 2005, he received his second nomination for the lead role in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. The third nomination was in 2008 for 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'.

In 2005, Depp played the role of the owner of the chocolate factory Willy Wonka in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.

In 2010, Johnny Depp starred alongside Angelina Jolie in the film 'The Tourist', directed by Oscar-winning director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.

On May 11, 2011, he presented the fourth part of the Pirates saga 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' along with Penélope Cruz and Jerry Bruckheimer.

In 2011, Depp starred in the film 'The Rum Diary', based on the eponymous book by his close friend Hunter S. Thompson.

In 2015, the crime drama 'Black Mass' was released, which tells the story of the infamous Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger.

Earnings. Depp's films have grossed over $3 billion globally and more than $8 billion combined. The most commercially successful projects involving him are the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series (over $3.7 billion), 'Alice in Wonderland' (over $1 billion), 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' ($474 million), and 'The Tourist' ($278 million).

Awards. Johnny Depp has won and been nominated for numerous film awards, including the 'Golden Globe' in the category 'Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical' for his role as the barber and murderer Sweeney Todd in Tim Burton's film 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' as well as the Screen Actors Guild Award for his depiction of Jack Sparrow in the sequel 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.'

Three-time Oscar nominee, nine-time Golden Globe nominee, two-time BAFTA nominee, and nominee for the 'Palme d'Or' at the Cannes Film Festival. His resume also includes two nominations for the 'Golden Raspberry' award.

Johnny Depp has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame No. 7018, unveiled on November 16, 1999.

Private Life. Johnny was in a relationship with Winona Ryder from 1989 to 1993.

In 1994, he began a relationship with British supermodel Kate Moss.

In 1998, Vanessa Paradis, a French actress and singer, became his new partner. They have two children - daughter Lily-Rose Melody in May 1999 and son John Christopher (Jack) Depp III in April 2002. On June 19, 2012, Depp's spokesperson announced that the stars had separated, as they had not attended public events together for the past two years. Both actors later confirmed the separation, calling it amicable and stating they remained friends.

The reason for the separation was Depp's relationship with his co-star in 'The Rum Diary,' Amber Heard, which began in 2011. In January 2014, he proposed to her. On February 3, 2015, Depp and Heard married, but by May of the following year, Heard filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. It was a particularly tough week for the actor, as his mother had passed away three days prior. In January 2017, the divorce was officially filed.

06.09.2022