Profile of Johnny Depp on Famous Like Me

John Christopher Depp II, widely known as Johnny Depp (born June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky), is an American actor.

Early life

Depp, of mostly Irish and German descent, was born to John Christopher Depp and Betty Sue Palmer (whose mother was fully Cherokee in ancestry). Depp was raised in Miramar, Florida where his family moved in 1970. The family would move again and again, over 20 times, and even in some cases into the house next door. His mother bought him a guitar around the age of 13 and Depp began playing in garage bands.

His parents divorced in 1978, when he was 15, and it was a year later that he decided to drop out of school to become a rock musician. He played with a band named "The Kids," who had modest local success. The band set out for Los Angeles, California to try to get a record deal, changing their name to "Six Gun Method." He also married Lori Anne Allison, the sister of the drummer of the band later named "The Kids",a makeup artist, on December 28, 1983. This caused a ruckus between the band members and they split.

When a deal never materialized, he worked many odd jobs to support himself, such as a telemarketer for pens and his wife became a make-up artist. Later, he got into acting when his wife introduced him to actor Nicolas Cage, who advised Depp to turn to acting to support himself and his wife and also introduced him to his agent Tracey Jacobs. Depp's film debut was in Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm StreetÄŸ (1984) as teenager Glen Lantz, who dies after being swallowed by a bed. Other jobs did not come along quickly and money problems finally took its toll on his marriage. He and Lori divorced two years after marrying.

His work

He first gained widespread notice in 1987, in the TV police drama 21 Jump Street, and then 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 and "Cry-Baby" in 1990. He is able to play a wide variety of roles, from comedy (The Curse of the Black Pearl) 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 one quarter 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, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride.

During Depp's career, he has gotten into some trouble. His first arrest was in Vancouver for a late night altercation in a hotel lobby. He was accused of selling drugs at his club The Viper Room, after actor River Phoenix died in front of the club from a drug overdose in 1993. In 1994, Depp was arrested for allegedly causing serious damage to a New York hotel suite. He was later arrested in 1999 for getting into a fight with paparazzi outside a restaurant while dining in London with his girlfriend, Vanessa Paradis.

His life

Depp is the father of two children, Lily-Rose and Jack, with his partner, French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis. He and his family divide their time between Los Angeles and a villa in the South of France.

Depp, also a keen musician, can be found playing slide 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.

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.

Depp played the role of Hunter S. Thompson in the film based on the novel, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Johnny Depp is a longtime fan of Thompson's work and funded the construction of a giant cannon in the shape of a Gonzo fist that was used to deploy Thompson's ashes. Depp also owns the gun and ammunition Thompson used to kill himself.

Video game and movie fans await for confirmed info if Johnny Depp will lend his pipes for the upcoming sequel of 2002's video game hit Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts 2, where his character from Pirates of the Caribbean movie, Jack Sparrow will appear with Depp's image and likeness.

Awards

2005 People's Choice Award

Favorite Male Movie Star

2004 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Actor: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 Empire Award

Best Actor

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 MTV Movie Award

Best Male Performance

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 MTV Movie Award Mexico

Best Look

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 IFTA Award

Best International Actor

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 Teen Choice Award

Choice Movie Fight/Action Sequence

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 Teen Choice Award

Choice Movie Liar

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

Favorite Actor - Horror

Sleepy Hollow

1999 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Star on the Walk of Fame

Motion Picture, 16 November 1999, At 7020 Hollywood Blvd.

1999 César Awards, France

Honorary Award

1998 Golden Aries (Russian Guild of Film Critics)

Best Foreign Actor

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

1996 London Critics Circle Film Awards

ALFS Award: Actor of the Year

Ed Wood and Don Juan DeMarco

1990 ShoWest Award

Male Star of Tomorrow

Nominations

2005 Academy Awards

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

Finding Neverland

2005 Golden Globe

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Finding Neverland

2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Actor: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Finding Neverland

2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

Finding Neverland

2005 BAFTA Film Award

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

Finding Neverland

2005 BFCA Award

Best Actor

Finding Neverland

2005 Golden Satellite Award

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama

Finding Neverland

2005 Saturn Award

Best Actor

Finding Neverland

2004 Academy Awards

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 Saturn Award

Best Actor

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 Golden Globe

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 Golden Satellite Award

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

Once Upon a Time in Mexico

2004 Golden Satellite Award

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 BAFTA Film Award

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 MTV Movie Award

Best Comedic Performance

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 MTV Movie Award

Best On Scree Team (with Orlando Bloom)

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 Saturn Award

Best Actor

From Hell

2004 OFCS Award

Best Actor

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2004 BFCA Award

Best Actor

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2001 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture

Chocolat

2001 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture

Chocolat

2004 Saturn Award

Best Actor

Sleepy Hollow

2000 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture

Chocolat

2000 Golden Satellite Award

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

Sleepy Hollow

1997 Cannes Film Festival

Golden Palm

The Brave

1995 Golden Globe

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical

Ed Wood

1994 Golden Globe

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical

Benny and Joon

2004 MTV Movie Award

Best Comedic Performance

Benny and Joon

1994 MTV Movie Award

Best On Screen Team (with Mary Stuart Masterson)

Benny and Joon

1991 Golden Globe

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical

Edward Scissorhands

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)
• Golden Globe nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)
• Golden Globe nomination, (2005), Best Actor in a Drama (Finding Neverland)
• People's Choice Award nomination, (2004), Favorite Male Movie Star (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)
• Critic's Choice Award nomination, (2004), Favorite Male Actor (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, (2004), Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)
• Academy Award nomination, (2005), Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Finding Neverland)

Filmography

• A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
• Private Resort (1985)
• Slow Burn (1986)
• Platoon (1986)
• 21 Jump Street (1987) (TV)
• Cry-Baby (1990)
• Edward Scissorhands (1990)
• Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) (credited as "Oprah Noodlemantra")
• 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)
• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
• The Ninth Gate (1999)
• The Astronaut's Wife (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)
• Ils se marièrent et eurent beaucoup d'enfants (2004)
• Finding Neverland (2004)
• The Libertine (2005)
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
• Corpse Bride (2005)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest / Pirates of the Caribbean 3 (2006 & 2007) - in production
• The Rum Diary (2006) - in pre-production
• The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2006) - in production
• Shantaram (2007) - announced

Producer Filmography

• The Rum Diary (2006) (Producer)
• The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (Producer) (2006)
• Shantaram (2007) (Executive Producer)

Miscellaneous Crew Filmography

• Chocolat (2000) (musician: guitar)
• Lost In La Mancha (2002) (special thanks)

Composer Filmography

• Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) ("Sands' Theme")

Director Filmography

• The Brave (1997)

Writer Filmography

• The Brave (1997) (Screenplay)

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