Johnny Depp is an American actor and musician who was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on June 9, 1963. He is famous for his acting skills and his ability to transform into any character. One of the most popular he played is Captain Jack Sparrow in the worldwide famous movie “Pirates of the Caribbean”.
He has starred in numerous films from comedies to dramas to horror films, and has always brought his unique style and personality to each role. Depp’s talent has been recognized with numerous awards, including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA Award. The other American celebrities include Anya Taylor-Joy, Katy Perry, Addison Rae, Florina Toma, Roman Reigns and Lanie Gardner.
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Johnny Depp Biography
Real Name | John Christopher Depp II |
Gender | Male |
Nickname | Captain Jack Sparrow, The Mad Hatter, Edward Scissorhands |
Birthday | June 9, 1963 |
Age | 60 (As of now, 2023) |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Hometown | Owensboro, Kentucky, United States |
Nationality | American |
Education | Miramar High School |
Profession | Actor & Musician |
Debut | A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) |
Net Worth | $150 Million (As of 2023) |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Father Name | John Christopher Depp |
Mother Name | Betty Sue Palmer |
Siblings | Christi Dembrowski, Daniel Depp & Debbie Depp |
Ex Girlfriends | Vanessa Paradis (1998-2012) Amber Heard (2015-2017) |
Marital Status | Single |
Hobbies | Music, Painting & Playing Guitar |
Early Life
He was born on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky, and later moved to Miramar, Florida, in 1970. His parents divorced in 1978 when he was just 15 years old and raised by his mother. Depp shows interest in music and his mother bought him a guitar to follow his passion and he started playing for various local bands.
Family
His father’s name is John Christopher Depp who was a civil engineer and his mother’s name is Betty Sue Palmer who was a waitress. He has 3 siblings including Christi Dembrowski (older sister), Daniel Depp (older brother), and Debbie Depp (younger sister).
Girlfriend
As of 2023, he is currently single but he has been married twice in the past including Lori Anne Allison (1983-1985) and Amber Heard (2015-2017). However, he has also been in relationships with Winona Ryder, Kate Moss, and other actresses.
Education
Depp did not finish high school and decided to pursue a music career.
Career
Depp started his career as a musician when he was young and later switched to an acting career in the early 1980s. He made his debut by appearing in a 1984 horror film “A Nightmare on Elm Street”. However, he has appeared in many successful and famous movies including “Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Edward Scissorhands”, and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. He has won many awards for his acting performance, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Movies
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
- Platoon (1986)
- Edward Scissorhands (1990)
- Cry-Baby (1990)
- What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
- Benny & Joon (1993)
- Dead Man (1995)
- Don Juan DeMarco (1995)
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
- Sleepy Hollow (1999)
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
- Pirates of the Caribbean (The Curse of the Black Pearl 2003)
- Pirates of the Caribbean (Dead Man’s Chest 2006)
- Pirates of the Caribbean (At World’s End (2007)
- Alice in Wonderland (2010)
- Rango (2011) (voice)
- The Lone Ranger (2013)
- Tusk (2014)
- Black Mass (2015)
- Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)
- Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
- Minamata (2020)
- City of Lies (2021)
Television Series
- 21 Jump Street (1987-1990)
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992-1993)
- Puffin Rock (2014-present) (voice)
Production
- The Rum Diary (2011)
- Dark Shadows (2012)
- Transcendence (2014)
- Yoga Hosers (2016)
- Waiting for the Barbarians (2019)
Social Media
He has 28.2M followers on Instagram
He has 14M followers on Facebook.
Social Media Handles
Net Worth
As of now (2023), his net worth is $150 million.
Favorites
Favorite Actor | Marlon Brando |
Favorite Color | Blue |
Favorite Sports | Baseball |
Favorite Sportsman | LeBron James |
Favorite Place | French Quarter, New Orleans |
Physical Appearance
Height | 5 Feet & 10 Inches |
Weight | 78 kg |
Body | Slim |
Biceps | 12 |
Chest | 40 |
Weist | .32 |
Shoe Size | 10 (US size) |
Tattoo | Multiple |
Eye Color | Blue |
Hair Color | Black |
Skin Complexion | Fair |
Interesting Facts About Johnny
- He played guitar in a band called The Kids.
- He has acted in many hit movies, including (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), (Pirates of the Caribbean), and (Alice in Wonderland).
- He has won many awards for his acting, including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA Award.
- He is also a fan of the band The Beatles and has a tattoo of the Beatles’ logo on his arm.
- He has donated money to several charities, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
- He is a talented artist and has created many paintings and sculptures.
- Roman Reigns and Tom Holland are also among the list of most influential personalities on the internet.