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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Birthdate: June 9, 1963
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
Johnny Depp is one of the most versatile and successful actors in Hollywood today. He wanted to become a musician and became actor by chance. The star of Pirates of the Caribbean film series is known for selecting challenging roles that have the potential to amaze both audience and critics.

Considered one of the most successful actors of all time, Johnny Depp has formed a solid bond with moviegoers spanning multiple generations due to his ability to fully absorb himself into an assortment of dynamic characters. The talented actor’s real life story is filled with equally surprising twists and turns at par with the plots of some of the movies he's starred in throughout his career. During his early years, Depp had musical aspirations; however, it wasn't long before he discovered the allure of the big screen. The versatile actor emerged from his teen idol days to find success in a string box office hits. His unique ability to bring characters to life has included high profile collaborations with top directors and a lucrative relationship with the Disney team in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series. While he has established a solid reputation for knowing what moviegoers want, Depp has also a penchant for choosing projects based more on the challenge of the role rather than the potential for box office success. He has managed to find just the right balance between choosing roles for the true love of becoming absorbed into a character's world to reprising familiar roles with renewed enthusiasm. He has bagged in various awards and accolades for his phenomenal performances, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award. He has also earned the Academy Award nominations thrice and have been nominated for the BAFTA twice. His portryal of Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of Caribbean made him one of the most commercially successful film stars and he earned critical praise for his role in Finding Neverland. His marriage to Amber Heard in 2015, and their divorce drew a lot of media attention.