Johnny Depp

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 long-running 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 (Sleepy Hollow). Tim Burton and Depp have collaborated on a total of three films to date: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow

With his long-time companion, French singer Vanessa Paradis, he is the father of two children, Lily-Rose and Jack.

Awards

• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
  • Academy Award nomination, Best Actor
  • BAFTA nomination, Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • SAG Award, Best Actor in a leading role

Actor- filmography

• The Libertine (2004) .... Rochester
• Finding Neverland (2004) .... J.M. Barrie
• Ils se marièrent et eurent beaucoup d'enfants (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

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