John Depp is an American actor, producer, and musician. Depp is best known for his portrayals in films like 'Ed Wood,' 'Sleepy Hollow' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' and as Captain Jack Sparrow in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise. Depp is the third highest-grossing actor worldwide, as films featuring Depp have grossed over US$3.7 billion at the United States box office and over US$10 billion worldwide. He has been listed in the 2012 Guinness World Records as the world's highest-paid actor, with earnings of US$75 million. He has been nominated for 10 Golden Globe Awards, winning one for Best Actor for his performance of the title role in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2008), and has been nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Actor, among other accolades.
Johnny Depp is an actor known for his portrayal of eccentric characters in films like 'Ed Wood,' 'Sleepy Hollow' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as well as his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise.
Depp was born as John Christopher Depp II on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky, the US as the youngest of four children of waitress Betty Sue Palmer (née Wells) and civil engineer John Christopher Depp. Depp moved frequently during his childhood. He and his siblings lived in more than 20 different places, eventually settling in Miramar, Florida in 1970. Depp's parents divorced in 1978 when he was 15. His mother married Robert Palmer, whom Depp has regards as his inspiration. With the gift of a guitar from his mother when he was 12, Depp began playing in various bands. Depp is primarily of English descent, with some French, German, and Irish ancestry. His nationality is American. His religion is Christianity and his zodiac is Gemini. Regarding his education, Depp went to Henry D. Perry Middle School and attended Miramar High School.
Depp's first film role was in the horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), in which he played the boyfriend of heroine Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp). Depp rose to prominence on the 1980s television series 21 Jump Street, becoming a teen idol. Depp then had a supporting role in Oliver Stone's 1986 Vietnam War film Platoon and played the title character in the 1990 romantic dark fantasy Edward Scissorhands. He made his huge name in 2003 as Depp starred in the Walt Disney Pictures adventure film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, which was a major box office success. Depp reprised the role of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates sequels Dead Man's Chest (2006) and At World's End (2007), both of which were major box office successes. He earned widespread acclaim for his comic performance as pirate Captain Jack Sparrow and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
The other box office success are, Sleepy Hollow (1999), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and Alice in Wonderland (2010), the animated comedy western Rango (2011)(in which he voiced the title character), and most recently Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018). In 2004, Depp formed his production company Infinitum Nihil to develop projects where he will serve as an actor or producer. Depp is the founder and CEO. Depp was nominated for the Best Actor Academy Award for his performance as Scottish author J. M. Barrie in the film Finding Neverland (2004). Depp has collaborated on nine films with director, producer, and friend Tim Burton. Depp was inducted as a Disney Legend in 2015. As a musician, He has performed in numerous musical groups, including forming the rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires along with Alice Cooper and Joe Perry.
Depp is a married man. He married Lori Anne Allison, a makeup artist in 1983 but they got divorced in 1985. He was engaged to actresses Jennifer Grey and Sherilyn Fennin's mid-80s and late 80s but that didn't work out well. In 989 he dated and got engaged top Winona Ryder. But they also separated in 1993. Then in 1994, he dated the supermodel, Kate Moss but separated in 1988. Following his breakup from Moss, Depp began a relationship with French actress and singer Vanessa Paradis, whom he met while filming The Ninth Gate in France in 1998.
They have two children, daughter Lily-Rose Melody Depp (born 1999) and son John "Jack" Christopher Depp III (born 2002). Depp and Paradis announced their separation in June 2012. In 2011, he dated to Amber Heard. They got engaged in 2013 and they married on 3 February 2015. But later in 2017, they got divorced.
Johnny Depp's net worth is estimated at $200 million as of 2020. His salary is $50 million annually as he bags $20 million per film averagely. His major source of income is his acting career. This is expected as his acting has led to many big box office hits. His most commercially successful films are the Pirates of the Caribbean series, which grossed US$4.5 billion, the Fantastic Beasts film series, which grossed US$1.3 billion, Alice in Wonderland, which grossed US$1 billion, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which grossed US$474 million, and The Tourist, which grossed US$278 million.
Also, his investments include, his winery facilities in a vineyard in Plan-de-la-Tour north of Saint-Tropez, Los Angeles Viper Room nightclub, Production Company, and various real estate holdings. Depp co-owned the French restaurant-bar Man Ray, located near the Champs-Élysées in Paris as well. Regarding his house, Depp owns five houses on a cul-de-sac in the Hollywood Hills, which are collectively worth $19 million. He even has a small island officially named “Little Hall's Pond Cay” in the Bahamas. His car collection includes Rolls Royce Wraith, 2015 Range Rover and 1959 Corvette.
The Jack Sparrow of "Pirates Of Caribbean" is now 56 years old as of 2020. The richest paid actor, Depp has a height of 1.78 m and weighs 78 kg. His eye color is dark brown and the hair color is also dark brown. He has a balanced and healthy body. His sexual orientation is Straight. Further information on his other body measurements is currently under review.