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Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" (2007)
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" (2007) - © Disney
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Jamie Campbell Bower and Johnny Depp Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) Johnny Depp Pictures
Johnny Depp reprises his Academy Award® and two-time Golden Globe®-nominated role of Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End." Johnny Depp received Academy Award®, Golden Globe®, British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominations and a Screen Actors Guild Award® for his portrayal of Captain Jack in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," and another Golden Globe® nomination for "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."

Johnny Depp has earned both critical and popular acclaim for his unique work in a variety of memorable feature films. Most recently, he collaborated with director Tim Burton for the fourth and fifth times on "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," for which Johnny Depp received a Golden Globe® nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical, and "Tim Burton's Corpse Bride," which received a 2005 Academy Award® nomination for Best Animated Film. Based on the beloved Roald Dahl classic, Johnny Depp portrayed eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," which opened to impressive critical and box-office success internationally. For "Tim Burton's Corpse Bride," Johnny Depp loaned his voice to the lead character of Victor Van Dort in the wildly imaginative film, which was one of last year's most celebrated releases. In a striking contrast, Johnny Depp also recently starred opposite John Malkovich and Samantha Morton in Laurence Dunmore's "The Libertine" as 17th-century womanizing poet John Wilmot, the Earl of Rochester. Johnny Depp recently completed filming the title role in "Sweeney Todd," again directed by Tim Burton from Stephen Sondheim's famed musical about the exploits of "the demon barber of Fleet Street."

Johnny Depp received an Academy Award® nomination, Golden Globe® nomination, Screen Actors Guild Award® nomination and BAFTA nomination for his role as J.M. Barrie in Mark Forster's "Finding Neverland," in which he starred opposite Kate Winslet and Freddie Highmore.

Johnny Depp's other screen credits include David Koepp's "Secret Window," Robert Rodriguez's "Once Upon A Time in Mexico," Albert and Allen Hughes' "From Hell," Ted Demme's "Blow," Lasse Hallstrom's romantic comedy "Chocolat," Julian Schnabel's "Before Night Falls," Sally Potter's "The Man Who Cried," Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow," Roman Polanski's "The Ninth Gate" and Terry Gilliam's "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas."

Hailed as the best actor of his generation for his performance in Mike Newell's "Donnie Brasco" with Al Pacino, Johnny Depp has also starred in Jim Jarmusch's "Dead Man" and in Jeremy Leven's "Don Juan DeMarco" in which he starred as a man convinced he is the world's greatest lover, opposite legendary actors Marlon Brando and Faye Dunaway.

It was his compelling performance in the title role of Tim Burton's "Edward Scissorhands" that established Johnny Depp as one of Hollywood's most-sought-after talents and earned him a Best Actor Golden Globe® nomination. Johnny Depp was honored with a second Golden Globe® nomination for his work in the offbeat love story "Benny & Joon," directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. Depp reunited with Burton for the critically acclaimed "Ed Wood," for which his performance garnered him his third Best Actor Golden Globe® nomination.

Other film credits for Johnny Depp include Lasse Hallstrom's "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?", Emir Kusturica's "Arizona Dream" and John Badham's "Nick of Time."

Johnny Depp began his career as a musician, joining a rock group named "Kids," which eventually took him to Los Angeles. When the band broke up, Johnny Depp turned to acting and earned his first major acting job in "Nightmare on Elm Street." Johnny Depp went on to earn roles in several films, including Oliver Stone's Academy Award®-winning "Platoon." Johnny Depp then won the role that would prove to be his breakthrough, as undercover detective Tom Hanson on the popular Fox television show "21 Jump Street." Johnny Depp starred on the series for four seasons before segueing to the big screen in the lead role of John Waters' "Cry-Baby."

Johnny Depp starred and made his feature directorial debut opposite Marlon Brando in "The Brave," a film based on the novel by Gregory McDonald. Johnny Depp co-wrote the screenplay with his brother D.P. Depp.






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How tall is Johnny Depp? How old is Johnny Depp? Where was Johnny Depp born? Find out here.

Age: 46 years old
Birthday: June 9, 1963
Height: 5' 10 ½"
Nickname: Mr. Stench
Colonel
Full Name / Real Name: John Christopher Depp II
Birthplace: Owensboro, KY
Wife: Lori A. Depp (12/24/1983 - 3/7/1986, divorced)




JOHNNY DEPP: NEWS (8)


Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" (2007) People's Choice Awards 2010 WinnersWinners include Taylor Lautner, Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, "The Big Bang Theory," "House," Ashton Kutcher,  "The Proposal," Taylor Swift and Keith Urban. Read more...
"Grey's Anatomy" Cast 'People's Choice Awards 2010' Nominations Announced"CSI," "Grey's Anatomy," "House," "Lost" and "NCIS" are up for best drama while "Desperate Housewives," "How I Met Your Mother," "The Big Bang Theory," "The Office" and "Two and a Half Men" are nominated for best comedy. Read more...
"True Blood" 'Twilight' and 'True Blood' Vamp Up 4 Scream Awards EachTaylor Lautner wins Breakout Performance Award, while "Star Trek" beams away with 6 honors. Read more...
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Poster for "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" (2007) USA Network Acquires Rights From Disney-ABC Domestic Television to #1 Movie in the World, Walt Disney Pictures' "Pirates of the Caribbean: at World's End"Under the agreement, USA has the network window premiere beginning in September 2009. Read more...

 
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JOHNNY DEPP: TWEETS

March 18, 2010
RT @lonniehodge: I've been in Canton too long-everyone from Beijing speaking in Mandarin sounds like they were trained by Johnny Depp to sound like pirates
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@wurdsmyth OOh yes, train of thought now going: Johnny Depp as Captain Sparrow in a chocolate shop
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@wurdsmyth One where Johnny Depp might walk in and show you a good time, of course?
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Man I luvd seeing #Alice in wonder land n 3d…so awesome but I neva saw Johnny depp coated in so much makeup b4 lol he Lukd great : )
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also, Alice in Wonderland 3D was ok, i guess. the movie kept glitching like it was a remix and Johnny Depp started wylin' out real fierce
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RT @Indosatmania: Kuis #twit++ hari ini: Di film Alice in Wonderland, Johnny Depp berperan sbg apa? Ayo jwb dgn reply dan cantumin #twit++ di akhir jwbn:)
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I bought johnny depp's films♥
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oh my god i dont know why i love johnny depp, so much! hahahaha
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Johnny Depp's going to Japan! He sould be a guest on VSA! *o*
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@fobbyt both movies starring Johnny Depp. Is there a hidden message there lol
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Al Pachino and Johnny Depp are great actors
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Johnny Depp nude must look sexy
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I've been in Canton too long-everyone from Beijing speaking in Mandarin sounds like they were trained by Johnny Depp to sound like pirates
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"Am I bonkers?" Did mercury seep from that hatband into Johnny Depp's head? Finally saw Alice in Wonderland.
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@ayushi333 its a true story... based on drug smuglin... johnny depp is awesome!!
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@AshleyAJones haha! I'd definately put @brandonbeemer shirtless,maybe in a towel?;)He was excited 2 b on the same cover as Johnny Depp. -Mel
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