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 four films to date: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow as well as the upcoming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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

Contents

1 Appearance 2 Awards 3 Nominations 4 Actor- filmography 5 External links

Appearance

• Height: 5'10" (1.78 cm)
• 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
  • SAG Award, (2004) , Best Actor in a Leading Role

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)
  • 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)
  • Golden Globe nomination, (2005) , Best Actor in a Drama - (Finding Neverland)

Johnny is rumored to receive his second Academy Award nomination for his work in Finding Neverland in 2005.

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
• (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 Zone http://www.johnnydepp-zone.com
• Johnny Depp http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/ at the Internet Movie Database
• Johnny Depp Fan http://www.johnnydeppfan.com/
• Johnny Depp Web http://johnnydeppweb.com/
• Depp! http://www.depp.ca/