Guide Note

Johnny Depp first became popular for his role in the TV Series 21 Jump Street and then rose to fame for his lead performance in Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands. His most notable role is playing Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies.

Background

John Christopher Depp II was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on June 9, 1963. His parents are waitress Betty Sue Palmer and civil engineer and John Christopher Depp, Sr. He has a brother named Danny, and two sisters Christie, who is Depp's manager and Debbie. His parents divorced when he was 15, and the stress from that event caused him to self harm himself. In 1983, Depp married Lori Anne Allison but the couple was divorced in 1985. Since 1998, he has been dating French singer/actress Vanessa Paradis, the couple have a son and daughter.

Career

In 1987, Depp starred in the series 21 Jump Street. His first major film role was in the 1984 film A Nightmare on Elm Street. Depp has appeared in several Tim Burton films including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Sleepy Hollow.

Fast Facts

Born: June 9, 1963
First TV Series: 21 Jump Street
Film Debut: A Nightmare on Elm Street
Plays "Jack Sparrow" in Pirates of the Caribbean
2004 Oscar Nomination: Finding Neverland
2003 Oscar Nomination: Pirates of the Caribbean
Nominated for an Academy Award for his role in Sweeney Todd
Romantically linked to Vanessa Paradis
Has two children

Quotes

"You use your money to buy privacy because during most of your life you aren't allowed to be normal."
"I don't pretend to be captain weird. I just do what I do".
The only gossip I'm interested in is things from the Weekly World News - 'Woman's bra bursts, 11 injured.' That kind of thing".
"I'm an old-fashioned guy... I want to be an old man with a beer belly sitting on a porch, looking at a lake or something".
"Am I a romantic? I've seen Wuthering Heights ten times. I'm a romantic".

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SlashFilm.com: "Breaking: Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell to Pay Tribute to Heath Ledger in Dr. Parnassus" (February, 15, 2008)

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Johnny Depp Timeline

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June 9, 1963: Born
(1987-1990 21 Jump Street: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(1990) Cry-Baby: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(1990) Edward Scissorhands: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(1994) Ed Wood: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(1997) Donnie Brasco: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(1998) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(1999) Sleepy Hollow: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(2000) Chocolat: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(2001) Blow: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(2003) Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(2004) Finding Neverland: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(2005) Corpse Bride: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(2005) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
(2006) Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(2007) Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(2007) Sweeney Todd: IMDb | Mahalo | Rotten Tomatoes
(2008) Shantaram: IMDb | Mahalo
(2009) The Rum Diary: IMDb | Mahalo

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