Johnny Depp
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John Christopher Depp II, widely known as Johnny Depp (born June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky), is an American film actor.
He was raised in Florida. His parents divorced when he was 15 and it was at that age that he decided to drop out of school to become a rock musician. He played with a band named The Kids. He later got into acting when his former wife, make-up artist Lori Anne Allison, introduced him to actor Nicolas Cage, who advised Depp to turn to acting to support himself and his wife. His film debut was in Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).
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His Work
His debut was in Nightmare on Elm Street, his first ever acting role after his numerous attempts to start a band. He first gained widespread notice in the TV police drama 21 Jump Street, and in a number of movies where he distinguished himself as an acclaimed lead actor who is known for his quirky roles, beginning with Edward Scissorhands. He is able to play a wide variety of roles, from comedy (Pirates of the Caribbean) to serious drama (Donnie Brasco), to action (Once Upon A Time In Mexico), and atmospheric thrillers (From Hell). Depp also directed and starred in The Brave, demonstrating his sympathy for the plight of Native Americans. Depp is part Cherokee.
Depp is also noted for his regular appearances in the films of director Tim Burton; they have made five films together to date: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow as well as the upcoming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride.
During Depp's career, he has gotten into some trouble. He was accused of selling drugs at his club "The Viper Room", after actor River Phoenix died in front of his club from a drug overdose in 1993. In 1994, Depp was arrested for trashing a New York hotel suite. He was later arrested in 1999 for getting into a fight with paparazzi outside a restaurant.
His Life
Depp is the father of two children, Lily-Rose and Jack, with his longtime companion, French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis. He and his family divide their time between Los Angeles and a villa in the South of France. He has also dated actresses Sherilyn Fenn, Jennifer Grey, Winona Ryder, and model Kate Moss
Depp, also a keen musician, can be found playing the guitar on the Oasis' "Fade In/Out", (from Be Here Now, 1997), on Shane MacGowan's first solo album, and as a member of P, a group featuring Butthole Surfers singer Gibby Haynes. He also took part in The Fast Show, a British comic sketch show after declaring his admiration for it. He also appears in Tom Petty's music video in 1991 "Into the Great Wide Open".
Depp reportedly has several tattoos, including the Jolly Roger emblem on his ankle and "Wino Forever". "Wino Forever" was originally "Winona Forever" referring to his relationship with Winona Ryder, but after their break-up, Depp had the tattoo altered.
Awards
- César Award, (France), (1999), an honorary award for his entire body of work
- Blockbuster Award, (1999), Favorite Male Actor in a Horror Film (Sleepy Hollow)
- Screen Actor's Guild Award, (2004), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)
- People's Choice Award (2005), Favorite Male Movie Star (Finding Neverland)
Nominations
- Golden Globe nomination, (1990), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Edward Scissorhands)
- Golden Globe nomination, (1993), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Benny & Joon)
- Golden Globe nomination, (1994), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Ed Wood)
- People's Choice Award nomination, (2004), Favorite Male Movie Star (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)
- Critic's Choice Award nomination, (2004), Favorite Male Actor (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)
- Golden Globe nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)
- BAFTA nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)
- Academy Award nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)
- Critic's Choice Award nomination, (2005), Favorite Male Actor (Finding Neverland)
- Golden Globe nomination, (2005), Best Actor in a Drama (Finding Neverland)
- Screen Actor's Guild nomination, (2005), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Finding Neverland)
- Academy Award nomination, (2005), Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Finding Neverland)
Selected filmography
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- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
- Platoon (1986)
- Cry-Baby (1990)
- Edward Scissorhands (1990)
- Arizona Dream (1993)
- Benny & Joon (1993)
- What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
- Ed Wood (1994)
- Don Juan DeMarco (1995)
- Dead Man (1995)
- Nick of Time(1995)
- Donnie Brasco (1997)
- The Brave (1997) (also director and writer)
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
- The Ninth Gate (1999)
- Sleepy Hollow (1999)
- The Man Who Cried (2000)
- Before Night Falls (2000)
- Chocolat (2000)
- Blow (2001)
- From Hell (2001)
- Lost In La Mancha (2002) (documentary)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
- Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)
- Secret Window (2004)
- Finding Neverland (2004)
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
- Corpse Bride (2005) (voice)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
- The Rum Diary (2006) (also executive producer)
- Pirates of the Caribbean 3 (2007)
External links
- Johnny Depp Biography (http://www.tiscali.co.uk/entertainment/film/biographies/johnny_depp_biog.html)
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- Johnny Depp Web (http://johnnydeppweb.com/)
- Johnny Depp Zone (http://johnnydepp-zone.com/)
- Oh Johnny! (http://ohjohnny.net/)
- Depp Impact (http://deppimpact.com/)
- Depp Online - Johnny Depp fan site (http://depponline.com/)da:Johnny Depp
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