Johnny Depp - Definition and Overview

John 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 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

• Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
• Weight: 160 lbs (72 kg)
• Eye color: brown
• Hair color: brown

Awards

• César Award, (France), (1999), an honorary award for his entire body of work
• Blockbuster Award, (1999), Favorite Male Actor in a Horror Film (Sleepy Hollow)
• SAG Award, (2004), Best Actor in a Leading Role (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl)
• People's Choice Award (2005), Favorite Male Movie Star (Finding Neverland)

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)
• People's Choice Award nomination, (2004), Favorite Male Movie Star (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)
• Golden Globe nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy (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)
• Academy Award nomination, (2004), Best Actor in a Motion Picture (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, (2005), Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Finding Neverland)

Actor- filmography

• Cette fille appelée Nikki (France) (2007) (announced) .... Adrien
• Shantaram (2007) (announced) .... Lindsay
• The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2006) (announced) .... Jean-Dominique Bauby
• Pirates of the Caribbean 2 (2006) (pre-production) .... Captain Jack Sparrow
• The Rum Diary (2005) (in production) .... Paul Kemp
• The Corpse Bride (2005) (filming) .... (voice) Victor
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) (filming completed) .... Willy Wonka
• The Libertine (2004) .... Rochester
• Finding Neverland (2004) .... J.M. Barrie
• Ils se marièrent et eurent beaucoup d'enfants (France) (2004) .... L'inconnu
• Secret Window (2004) .... Mort Rainey
• Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) .... Sands
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) .... Jack Sparrow
• From Hell (2001) .... Inspector Fred Abberline
• Blow (2001) .... George Jung
• Chocolat (2000) .... Roux
• Before Night Falls (2000) .... Bon Bon/Lieutenant Victor
• The Man Who Cried (2000) .... Cesar
• Sleepy Hollow (1999) .... Constable Ichabod Crane
• The Astronaut's Wife (1999) .... Commander Spencer Armacost
• The Ninth Gate (1999) .... Dean Corso
• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) .... Raoul Duke
• The Brave (1997) .... Raphael
• Donnie Brasco (1997) .... Donnie
• Nick of Time (1995) .... Gene Watson
• Dead Man (1995) .... William 'Bill' Blake
• Don Juan DeMarco (1995) .... Don Juan
• Ed Wood (1994) .... Ed Wood
• What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) .... Gilbert Grape
• Benny & Joon (1993) .... Sam
• Arizona Dream (1993) .... Axel Blackmar
• (1991) .... Teen on TV
• Edward Scissorhands (1990) .... Edward Scissorhands
• Cry-Baby (1990) .... Wade 'Cry-Baby' Walker
• 21 Jump Street (TV Series) (1987 - 1990) .... Off. Tom Hanson #2
• Slow Burn (TV) (1986) .... Donnie Fleischer
• Platoon (1986) .... Pvt. Lerner
• Private Resort (1985) .... Jack
• A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) .... Glen Lantz

External links

• Johnny Depp (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/) at the Internet Movie Database
• Johnny Depp Web (http://johnnydeppweb.com/)