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. 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.
Johnny Depp
Appearance
Height: 5'10" (1.78 cm)
Weight: 160 lbs (72 kg)
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
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
Johnny is rumoured to be a Best Actor nominee for the second year running in 2005 for his performance in 'Finding Neverland' in which he plays Peter Pan creator J.M. Barrie.
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
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (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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