Johnny DeppJohnny DeppJohn Christopher Depp II, widely known as Johnny Depp (born June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky), is an American film actor. He appeared in the TV police drama 21 Jump Street, and in a number of movies where he distinguished himself as a quirky lead actor. 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). He is also noted for his regular appearances in the films of director Tim Burton. Burton and Depp have collaborated on a total of five films to date: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow as well as the upcoming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Corpse Bride. Johnny also directed and starred in The Brave demonstrating his sympathy for the plight of Native Americans. Depp is the father of two children, Lily-Rose and Jack, with his longtime companion, French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis. Appearance
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He is also noted for his regular appearances in the films of director Tim Burton. The following year he accepted roles as a tantric sex god in Doug Liman's Go. He appeared in the TV police drama 21 Jump Street, and in a number of movies where he distinguished himself as a quirky lead actor. 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). He then moved from stage to television, with a role on Guiding Light, and in 1998 he made his film debut in How Stella Got Her Groove Back. John Christopher Depp II, widely known as Johnny Depp (born June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky), is an American film actor. In 1996, he got his big break, originating the role of the nasty landlord Benny in Jonathan Larson's Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Rent. Glen Lantz. Diggs' debut was in the ensemble cast of the five-time Tony Award-winning musical Carousel. A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) ... Diggs received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theater from Syracuse University. Jack. Diggs married Broadway star Idina Menzel on January 11, 2003. Private Resort (1985) ... He is the oldest of five children; he has two brothers and two sisters. Lerner. He hails from Brooklyn, New York and was raised in Rochester, New York. Pvt. Taye Diggs (born January 2, 1972) is an American actor. Platoon (1986) ... Winston Shakespeare. Slow Burn (TV) (1986) .... Donnie Fleischer. How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) ... Tom Hanson #2. Marcus. Off. Go (1999) ... 21 Jump Street (TV Series) (1987 - 1990) ... Wood, The (1999) .... Roland. Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker. Harper Stewart. Cry-Baby (1990) ... Best Man, The (1999/I) ... Edward Scissorhands. Eddie Baker. Edward Scissorhands (1990) ... House on Haunted Hill (1999) ... Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) .... Teen on TV. Jeffers. Axel Blackmar. Way of the Gun, The (2000) ... Arizona Dream (1993) ... Jackson Duper (2001). Sam. Ally McBeal (1997) (TV) ... Benny & Joon (1993) ... Artie Bonner. Gilbert Grape. New Best Friend (2002) ... What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) ... Andre. Ed Wood. Just a Kiss (2002) (uncredited) ... Ed Wood (1994) ... Jamal Boy. Don Juan. Cross the Line (2002) ... Don Juan DeMarco (1995) ... Andre Romulus 'Dre' EllisDre. William 'Bill' Blake. Brown Sugar (2002) ... Dead Man (1995) ... Brandt. Gene Watson. Equilibrium (2002) ... Nick of Time (1995) ... The Bandleader. Donnie. Chicago (2002) ... Donnie Brasco (1997) ... Pike. Raphael. Basic (2003) ... The Brave (1997) ... Sean. Raoul Duke. Malibu's Most Wanted (2003) ... Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) ... Henry Nxumalo. Dean Corso. Drum (2004) ... The Ninth Gate (1999) ... Kevin Hill. Commander Spencer Armacost. Kevin Hill (2004) TV Series ... The Astronaut's Wife (1999) ... Benjamin "Benny" Coffin III. Constable Ichabod Crane. Rent (2005) ... Sleepy Hollow (1999) ... Cesar. The Man Who Cried (2000) ... Bon Bon/Lieutenant Victor. Before Night Falls (2000) ... Roux. Chocolat (2000) ... George Jung. Blow (2001) ... Inspector Fred Abberline. From Hell (2001) ... Jack Sparrow. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) ... Sands. Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) ... Mort Rainey. Secret Window (2004) ... L'inconnu. Ils se marièrent et eurent beaucoup d'enfants (France) (2004) ... Barrie. J.M. Finding Neverland (2004) ... Rochester. The Libertine (2004) ... Willy Wonka. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) (filming completed) ... The Corpse Bride (2005) (filming) .... (voice) Victor. Paul Kemp. The Rum Diary (2005) (in production) ... Captain Jack Sparrow. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dean Man's Chest (2006) (pre-production) ... Jean-Dominique Bauby. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2006) (announced) ... Lindsay. Shantaram (2007) (announced) ... Adrien. Cette fille appelée Nikki (France) (2007) (announced) ... Screen Actor's Guild nomination, (2005), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Finding Neverland). Golden Globe nomination, (2005), Best Actor in a Drama (Finding Neverland). Critic's Choice Award nomination, (2005), Favorite Male Actor (Finding Neverland). Academy Award nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Motion Picture (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). Golden Globe nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (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). People's Choice Award nomination, (2004), Favorite Male Movie Star (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl). Golden Globe nomination, (1994), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Ed Wood). Golden Globe nomination, (1993), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Benny & Joon). Golden Globe nomination, (1990), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Edward Scissorhands).
César Award, (France), (1999), an honorary award for his entire body of work.
Eye color: brown. Weight: 160 lbs (72 kg). Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m). |