Johnny Depp'
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Johnny Depp BiographyBorn John Christopher Depp in Owensboro Kentucky, he was raised in Florida and dropped out of school at age 15 in hopes of becoming a rock star, only to see his band split. He then threw himself into serious acting but his credibility got a jolt when he was accidentally branded a teen pin-up. He made his film debut with “Nightmare on Elm Street” in 1984 and then starred in the wretched teen sex comedy “Private Resort”. He shot to fame in 1987 with the role of undercover cop Tommy Hanson in the popular TV series “21 Jump Street”. In 1990 he bagged the coveted title role in Edward Scissorhands and the film’s success made him one of the most adventurous and bohemian actors of his generation. He continued to gain popularity and critical acclaim by appearing in box office hits like “Donnie Brasco” (1997), “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” (1998), sci-fi horror “The Astronaut’s Wife” (1999) and “Sleepy Hollow” (1999). The winning streak continued with hit films like “From Hell” (2001), “Once Upon a Time in Mexico” (2003) and marvelous action adventure “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) playing the character of Captain Jack Sparrow. Depp has also been linked to several female celebrities for his off-screen romances and failed relationships with Jennifer Grey, Winona Ryder and Kate Moss. He currently lives with French singer/actress Vanessa Paradis with whom he has two children. More FactsShares a birthday with Freddie Highmore. Shares a birthday with Michael J. Fox and Natalie Portman. Favorite past time Loves watching animated films with his daughter such as Shrek (2001) and Finding Nemo (2003). |
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Depp's musical interests
Featured on a rock album from British band "Oasis." He plays lead slide guitar on the track "Fade In-Out." Noel Gallagher, Oasis's lead guitarist, was allegedly too drunk to perform it himself, so celebrity pal Depp stepped in and nailed the lead on one take.
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He married Lori Anderson in 1983 but the marriage lasted only for two years. Ex-fiancées: Sherilyn Fenn, Jennifer Grey, and Winona Ryder. When engaged to Winona Ryder, he had "Winona forever" tattooed on his arm. After the broke up, he had "n" and "a" surgically removed to simply say "Wino forever!"
Lists British comedy "The Fast Show" (1994)--renamed "Brilliant" for US television--as his favorite TV program of all time. He used to take tapes of the series on tour with him to keep him amused. Made a guest appearance in the last-ever sketch in its last-ever episode. Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History" (#1). [1995] Ranked #67 in Empire (UK) magazine's The Top-100 Movie Stars of All Time list. [October 1997] Chosen by People (USA) Magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. [1996] Voted Empires's (UK) Sexiest Male Movie Star of All Time. [1995] Chosen as E!'s 2003 Entertainer of the Year. Ranked #4 in TV Guide's list of TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols (23 January 2005 issue). He was voted the 47th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Premiere Magazine.