Johnny Depp

  • Name: Johnny Depp
  • Date of Birth: June 09, 1963
  • Place of Birth: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Mini-bio: Initially known as a teen idol thanks to his role on 21 Jump Street and tortured pretty-boy looks, Johnny Depp survived the perils of adolescent heartthrob status to earn a reputation as a respected a... read moredult actor. His numerous collaborations with director Tim Burton, as well as solid performances in a number of critically acclaimed films, have allowed Depp to carve a niche for himself as a serious, if idiosyncratic performer, a real-life role that has continuously surprised critics intent on writing him off as just another photogenic Tiger Beat casualty. Born in Kentucky and raised in Florida, Depp had the kind of upbringing that would readily lend itself to his future portrayals of brooding lost boys. After his parents divorced when he was 16, he dropped out of school a year later in the hopes of making his way in the world as a musician. Depp fronted a series of garage bands; the most successful of these, the Kids, was once the opening act for Iggy Pop. During slack times in the music business, Depp sold pens by phone. He got introduced to acting after a visit to L.A. with his former wife, who introduced him to actor Nicolas Cage, who encouraged Depp to give it a try. The young actor made his film debut in 1984's A Nightmare on Elm Street (after attaining stardom, Depp sentimentally played a cameo in the "last" of the Elm Street series, 1991's Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare.) His climb to fame was accelerated in 1987, when he replaced Jeff Yagher in the role of Officer Tom Hanson, a cop assigned to do undercover duty by posing as a student in crime-ridden Los Angeles-area high schools, in the Canadian-filmed Fox TV series 21 Jump Street (1987-90). Biding his time in "teen heartthrob" roles, Depp was first given a chance to exhibit his exhausting versatility in the title role of Tim Burton's fantasy Edward Scissorhands (1990). Following the success of Edward Scissorhands, the actor made a conscious and successful effort never to repeat himself in his subsequent characterizations. He continued to gain critical acclaim and increasing popularity for his work, most notably in Benny & Joon (1993), in which he played a troubled young man who fancies himself the reincarnation of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, and What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), which cast him as its title character, a young man dissatisfied with the confines of his small-town life. Following Gilbert Grape, Depp outdid himself in Burton's Ed Wood (1994), with his outrageous but lovable portrayal of the angora-sweater-worshipping World's Worst Film Director. The same year, he further exercised his versatility playing a 19th-century accountant in Dead Man, Jim Jarmusch's otherworldly Western. With his excellent portrayal of the titular undercover FBI agent in Mike Newell's 1997 Donnie Brasco, Depp continued to ascend the Hollywood ranks. After a starring turn as Hunter S. Thompson's alter ego in Terry Gilliam's trippy adaptation of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), Depp tried his hand at sci-fi horror with The Astronaut's Wife in 1999. That same year, he again collaborated with Burton on Sleepy Hollow, starring as a prim, driven Ichabod Crane in the remake of Washington Irving's classic tale of gothic terror. Appearing the following year in the small but popular romantic drama Chocolat, Depp jumped back into the big time with his role as real-life cocaine kingpin George Jung in Blow (2001) before gearing up for roles in the Jack the Ripper thriller From Hell (2001) and Robert Rodriguez's Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003). In what was perhaps his most surprising departure since Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Depp shed his oftentimes angst-ridden persona for a role as flamboyant pirate Jack Sparrow in 2003's Pirates of the Caribbean. Essaying the crusty role in the manner of a drunken, debauched rock star -- Depp publicly admitted Keith Richards was his inspiration -- the actor added a dose of off-kilter fun to an above-average summer thrill ride, and found himself with his biggest hit and first Oscar nomination ever. By this point in his wildly varied career, even Depp's most devoted fans would be hard pressed to speculate on the trajectory of his future, and the only certainty seemed to be that whatever role he accepted, it would be chosen on his own terms. Shortly after making his maiden voyage into the horrific world of Stephen King with an amusingly disheveled performance in Secret Window, Depp warmed to a wider audience with another Oscar-nominated performance, as author J.M. Barrie in the critically acclaimed Finding Neverland. A tale of wonder based on the friendship that inspired Barrie to pen the classic tale Peter Pan, Finding Neverland earned wide praise from audiences and critics alike. After once again re-teaming with director Burton for both a vocal performance in the animated feature The Corpse Bride and a role as mysterious candy magnate Willy Wonka in 2005, Depp reprised his popular role as Jack Sparrow in the first of the Pirates of the Caribbean sequels, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, which shattered box-office records. He also made plans to again work with Tim Burton, this time on an adaptation of Sweeney Todd, which was released in 2007 -- a year that would also see the release of the third Pirates movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. The former earned him his second Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, and the latter maintained his status as a formidable box-office force. Following the death of Heath Ledger in 2008, Depp was one of three actors--along with Jude Law and Colin Farrell--that stepped in to play variations of Ledger's character, Troy, in Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus (2009), in order to finish the film. The actors donated their salaries from the fantasy film to Matilda, Ledger's daughter. That same year, Depp gained accolades for portraying Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger in Michael Mann's Public Enemies, a role which had him facing off against Christian Bale's FBI agent Melvin Purvis. The following year, Tim Burton cast Depp as a garishly creepy incarnation of the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland, resulting in a world-wide smash hit, earning over a billion dollars at the box office. Also in 2010, Depp found modest success opposite Angelina Jolie in The Tourist, a romantic thriller that did not thrill many critics. Although it had been earlier stated that Dead Man's Chest would be the final film in the Pirates series, the franchise's previous success made a sequel inevitable, and for his part Depp was paid $55 million to return for another lucrative installment, On Stranger Tides (2011). Although the first three film's director, Gore Verbinski, was not involved, Depp worked with him the same year, lending his voice to the titular chameleon in the 3D animated NickeIodeon film Rango. In addition to his acting, Depp has also gained a certain amount of fame for his romantic involvements with several starlets and celebrities, including Winona Ryder, Sherilyn Fenn, and Kate Moss. In 1999, he fathered a daughter with French singer/actress Vanessa Paradis, as well as a son in 2002. He was also the owner of the Viper Room, a popular L.A. nightspot which gained notoriety when actor River Phoenix died of a drug overdose on its doorstep in 1993. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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For me, ambition has become a dirty word. I prefer hunger.To be hungry-great. To have hopes, dreams-great. - JD



Johnny Depp Mini Biography


John Christopher Depp II was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. His parents are Betty Sue Palmer and John Christopher Depp Sr. He has a brother named Danny, and two sisters named Christie and Debbie. Johnny's family moved often during his childhood and thus he has lived in 20 different locations, finally settling in Mirimar Florida in 1970. His parents got divorced in 1978.

Johnny is of German, Cherokee and Irish ancestry, and according to biographies, the Depp family originated in France, either with the original surname of Deppe or Dieppe. Johnny jokes that while he doesn't know the origin of his surname, that it translates into "idiot" in German (while it actually translates into a minor insult, as the word "fool").

Johnny got his first guitar when he was 12 and played with a few garage bands, and ended up dropping out of highschool to pursue a career as a rock musician. He married a makeup artist named Lori Anne Allison (whom he divorced soon after) who introduced him to Nicolas Cage. Nick advised him to pursue a career in acting.

Johnny has appeared in several films over the years. His early work includes Cry Baby, Benny and Joon, and Edward Scissorhands. He also appeared as a main cast member in the 80s TV series 21 Jumpstreet. Johnny is however best known for his most recent roles as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, and as the title character in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Although not married, Johnny has been in a long term relationship with girlfriend Vanessa Paradis (a French singer-actress). They have two children together: a daugher named Lily-Rose Melody Depp, and a son named John Christopher Depp III, whom he calls Jack.

Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell have all taken over Heath Ledger's last film role as Tony in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus". Each actor took their paycheck from making the film and donated it to Heath's daughter Matilda.

Johnny is good friends with Director Tim Burton, and has worked with him on 7 films: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, and Sweeney Todd. His 7th is Alice In Wonderland, which is set to be released in March 2010.



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1.Wino Forever - His tattoo was once dedicated to his, at the time, girlfriend Winona with the words "Winona forever," but later he laser edited it to "Wino forever"-the tattoo is on his upper right arm.

2.Native American Head - Cherokee Indian chief for his ancestral heritage - on his right biceps.

3.Heart & Betty Sue - His mother's name "Betty Sue" is inside a heart with some tribal flourishing on his left upper arm. He got it on May 31, 1988.

4.Skull and Crossbones - On his outside lower right leg Johnny has a skull and crossbones with the letters 'death is certain' below.

5.Inverted Triangle - Over the heart with his mother's name he has an inverted triangle.

6.The Brave Symbol - This symbol from his movie The Brave he has inside his right arm.

7.Three rectangles - Three little rectangles are to be found on his right index finger.

8.? - A question mark on the right inside leg over the ankle.

9.Number '3' - On his left hand is this number 3. Regarding this 3 he made this comment about a three in general in the Young Flix Magazine in April 1996: "Three is a sort of special number for me. It's a very creative number. Triangle, trinity -- you know, two people make another person. Three is a mystical, magical number." But in an interview not long ago he said, that he and his friend "just put it there one day while they were bored?."

10.Lily-Rose - Johnny wears the name of his daugther Lily-Rose Melody close to his heart .

11.Jack and flying bird - From the movie Pirates of the Caribbean 1 he took the tattoo on his right forearm, turned it around, so that the bird flies towards Johnny and added his son's name.

12.Silence Exile Cunning - The tattoo on Johnnys arm appeared first at the MTV movie awards, June 2nd, 2008, and reads "Silence Exile Cunning", a quote from a book from James Joyce titled "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man". At five pages of the end of the book, we can find this quote, from the main character Stephen: "I will tell you what I will do and what I will not do. I will not serve that in which I no longer believe, whether it call itself my home, my fatherland, or my church: and I will try to express myself in some mode of life or art as freely as I can and as wholly as I can, using for my defence the only arms I allow myself to use - silence, exile, and cunning."


Vital Stats
Johnny Depp Information

Full Name: John Christopher Depp II
Date of Birth: June 9, 1963
Place of Birth: Owensboro, Kentucky
Star Sign: Gemini
Nationality: American
Height: 5'10
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Trade Mark: Highly defined cheek-bones, Frequently plays freakishly eccentric outcasts whose oddities are misunderstood by society, and usually have a flamboyant appearance and mannerism.
Nicknames: Mr. Stench, Colonel
Education: Miramar High School, FL
Family: Father - John Christopher Depp, Sr, Mother - Betty Sue, Brother - Daniel, Sisters - Christie and Debbie
Resides in: Resides in France and Los Angeles.
Religious affiliation: Non practicing catholic
Political affiliation:
Charities/Causes:

Golden Globe winner, musician (guitar), French winemaker and restaurateur, Johnny Depp is authentically touched by the genuine nature of a child’s request.

Depp made a voice message for a 17-year-old British girl who had been in a coma for five months; parents of the girl asked him to tape a voice message because he was the favorite actor of their daughter and they hoped playing the message everyday would help wake her up. As an advocate for Sophie's Gift, a growing database of celebrity messages aimed at helping coma patients and raising funds for crucial hospital equipment, Depp was touched by the letter and said he would do whatever he could to help.

Another touching moment at his induction to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Depp wore Dustin’s memorial bracelet of Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition, a social movement led by children’s hospitals, hospices, home health and grassroots agencies, and individuals to improve care for children with life-threatening conditions and their families. Similarly, Depp supports Helen & Douglas House, a registered UK charity providing respite and end of life care for children and young adults with life-shortening conditions, as well as support and friendship for the whole family.

Johnny donated underwear to a charity auction benefitting Helen & Douglas House. The winner bid £1600 ($3000).

In response to a scare within Depp’s own family, in March 2007, he donated $2 million to the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, which treats children who are suffering from the rarest, most complex and often life-threatening conditions, as thanks for the treatment his daughter Lily-Rose received at the facility after contracting an E. Coli infection that caused kidney failure.

In 2006 he received the Courage to Care award in recognition of his contributions to the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, which provides seriously ill children with medical care from some of the country’s best doctors regardless of their families’ ability to pay.

Depp sent a shirt which he wore in The Libertine to a British fan after she wrote asking him to donate something in aid of charity.

He autographed items for an auction to benefit Julian House.



Johnny Depp has supported the following charities:

  • Actors Fund of America
  • Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition
  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles
  • Dogs Deserve Better
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital
  • Helen & Douglas House
  • Julian House
  • Much Love
  • Northampton Welfare Rights Advice Service
  • Orca Network
  • Parkinson Society Maritime Region
  • Project HOME
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities
  • Sophie's Gift
  • War Child


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Johnny's Angels: Depp Fans For Charity™ is a dedicated group of volunteers inspired by Johnny Depp's giving spirit and charitable efforts, working to raise funds for Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition - CHPCC - a charity that Mr. Depp also supports.This is a private effort based entirely on voluntary work, and all money donated through us goes directly to CHPCC.
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flixster.actor.pane.162652817 - flixsterJohnny has admitted to intentionally never watching any of his movies.

After entertaining several friends at the Chicago restaurant "Gibsons", Johnny Depp tipped his waiter $4000 for the superb service he and his guests received.

Johnny commercially promotes 'Trojan Condoms'. The slogan for the campaign is "Stand up with Johnny for safer sex."

Johnny, along with Jude Law and Colin Farrell, replaced the late actor Heath Ledger in his last unfinished film The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus.

Johnny won his first Golden Globe for portraying the revenge seeking, throat cutting barber in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. He did all his own singing in the film.

Johnny is godfather to Helena Bonham-Carter and Tim Burton's son, Billy Ray.

Johnny demanded a Moroccan-themed trailer on the set of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Studio bosses agreed to the unusual request and forked out £20,000 to re-decorate his accommodation with expensive drapes, scented candles and several shish pipes - which are used for smoking flavoured tobacco. Johnny took his interior design advice from his idol Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards - who inspired his Pirates of the Caribbean character.

Although Johnny remained on 21 Jump Street for five seasons, he strongly regretted it. He didn't enjoy it at all, because he thought the storylines were too fake, and not enough taken out of the newspaper headlines. He even tried very hard to get himself fired, but failed, for he had signed a five year contract to be on the show.

Johnny was awarded the freedom of Paris in July 2006. A city official said: “The freedom is given only to those who demonstrate devotion to Paris.”

Johnny's nicknames as a child were Dipp and Deppity Dawg. He often signs in to hotels using the fake names of ‘Mr Satan’ or ‘Mr Donkey Penis’. He is also credited as Oprah Noodlemantra occassionally.

In the past, Johnny has held jobs as a gas attendant, and as a pen salesman.

Johnny's long-time girlfriend, Vanessa Paradis, is a popular singer-songwriter in her native France, as well as an aspiring actress. Johnny directed the music videos for her songs, Que fait la vie? and Pourtant. Johnny learned French just to be able to converse Vanessa's parents.

When Johnny was a child, he used to train lizards as pets and to do tricks.

Johnny apparently conceived his portrayal of director Edward D. Wood Jr. in Ed Wood as a cross between Ronald Reagan (the wobbly-headed thing), the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz(1939), and the voice of disc jockey Casey Kasem.

Johnny received a Star on the 'Hollywood Walk of Fame' on 19 November 1999. Tim Burton and Martin Landau were guest speakers. Johnny also has his handprints and footprints located in front of Hollywood's legendary 'Grauman's Chinese Theatre'.

Johnny has a song written about him by the late famed schizophrenic Chicago street artist Wesley Willis.

Johnny wrote the foreword to Mark Salisbury's biography of Tim Burton, Burton on Burton. He credits Burton's belief in him for rescuing him from being "a loser, an outcast, just another piece of expendable Hollywood meat."

Johnny lists British comedy The Fast Show as his favourite TV program of all time. He used to take tapes of the series on tour with him to keep him amused. He also made a guest appearance in the last-ever sketch in the show's last ever episode.

Johnny adopted Goldeneye, the one-eyed Andalusian horse who played Gunpowder, Ichabod Crane's steed in Sleepy Hollow, thereby saving him from the glue factory.

Was present during the filming of then-girlfriend Sherilyn Fenn's movie The Wraith (1986) and was living in the film crew's hotel with Fenn.


Named beaches on his own island in Bahamas after his wife Vanessa Paradis, his children and public figures like Hunter S. Thompson & Marlon Brando. There is also a patch of water named "Heath's Place" after Heath Ledger.


Was considered for the role of Pumpkin/Ringo in Pulp Fiction (1994), but Tim Roth was cast instead.


Based his characterization of Edward D. Wood Jr. on a mixture of "the blind optimism of Ronald Reagan, the enthusiasm of "The Tin Man" from The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Casey Kasem".











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  • Johnny Depp is an Academy Award-nominated American actor, known for his affinity for strange character roles. At the age of 15 he dropped out of
    school to become a rock musician. Depp got into acting after a visit to
    Los Angeles, California, with... read more his former wife, Lori Anne Allison, who
    introduced him to actor Nicholas Cage.
  • Has 2 silver teeth.
  • As a child, had a chocolate allergy.
  • Was the guitarist in the band 'The Kids'.
  • Has portrayed a real-life character in ten films: Edward D. Wood Jr. in Ed Wood (1994), Lt. Victor/Bon Bon in Before Night Falls (2000), Hunter S. Thompson in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), Insp. Fred Abberline in From Hell (2001), Joseph Pis... read moretone/Donnie Brasco in Donnie Brasco (1997), George Jung in Blow (2001), J.M. Barrie in Finding Neverland (2004), 'John Wilmot, The Second Earl of Rochester' in The Libertine (2005), Jack Kerouac in The Source (1999) (TV), and John Dillinger in Public Enemies (2009).
  • Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 19 November 1999.
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