John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor and musician known for his portrayals of offbeat, eccentric characters in a wide variety of dramas and fantasy films. He has won the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild award for major roles in recent films. Depp rose to prominence on the 1980s television series 21 Jump Street, quickly becoming a teen idol. Turning to film, he played the title character of Edward Scissorhands (1990), and later found box office success in films such as Sleepy Hollow (1999), Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), and Rango (2011).
12.06.20 - It is now official: Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis 'have amicably separated' after 14 years. The end of their relationship was confirmed by the actor's rep in a statement released Tuesday.
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12.05.09 - Johnny Depp is used to playing eccentric and misunderstood characters, so his decision to take on the role of Barnabas Collins in 'Dark Shadows' comes as no surprise. Depp is one of Hollywood's...
11.08.28 - Johnny Depp's role in 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' is considered to be one of its best performances. This fall, he returns to the big screen as Paul Kemp in 'The Rum Diary', which opens in US on...