John Christopher Depp II, widely known as Johnny Depp (born June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky), is an American film actor.

He first gained widespread notice 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). Depp also directed and starred in The Brave demonstrating his sympathy for the plight of Native Americans.

Depp is also noted for his regular appearances in the films of director Tim Burton; they have made five films together to date: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow as well as the upcoming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride.

Depp is the father of two children, Lily-Rose and Jack, with his longtime companion, French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis. He now lives with his family in Paris, France.

Depp, also a keen musician, can be found playing the guitar on the Oasis' "Fade In/Out", (from Be Here Now, 1997), on Shane MacGowan's first solo album, and as a member of P , a group featuring Butthole Surfers singer Gibby Haynes . He also took part in The Fast Show, a British comic sketch show after declaring his admiration for it.

Appearance

• Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
• Weight: 160 lb (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)
• Screen Actor's Guild 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)

Selected Filmography

• A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
• Platoon (1986)
• Cry-Baby (1990)
• Edward Scissorhands (1990)
• Benny & Joon (1993)
• What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
• Ed Wood (1994)
• Don Juan DeMarco (1995)
• Dead Man (1995)
• Donnie Brasco (1997)
• The Brave (1997) (also director and writer)
• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
• The Astronaut's Wife (1999)
• Sleepy Hollow (1999)
• The Man Who Cried (2000)
• Chocolat (2000)
• Blow (2001)
• From Hell (2001)
• Lost In La Mancha (2002) (documentary)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
• Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)
• Secret Window (2004)
• Finding Neverland (2004)
• The Libertine (2004)
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
• Corpse Bride (2005) (voice) (currently filming)
• The Rum Diary (2005) (in production)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) (currently filming)
• The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2006) (currently announced start of production)
• Pirates of the Caribbean 3 (2007) (currently filming)
• Shantaram (2007) (currently announced start of production) (also producer)

External links

• Johnny Depp Web