Johnny Depp

  • Date of Birth: June 09, 1963
  • Place of Birth: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
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Johnny DeppJOHNNY DEPP

Born June 19, 1963, Johnny is arguably one of the most well known and sought after actors at the moment.

John Christopher Depp II was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. His parents are Betty Sue Palmer and John Christopher Depp Sr. He has a brother named Danny, and two sisters named Christie and Debbie. Johnny's family moved often during his childhood and thus he has lived in 20 different locations, finally settling in Mirimar Florida in 1970. His parents got divorced in 1978.

Johnny is of German, Cherokee and Irish ancestry, and according to biographies, the Depp family originated in France, either with the original surname of Deppe or Dieppe. Johnny jokes that while he doesn't know the origin of his surname, that it translates into "idiot" in German (while it actually translates into a minor insult, as the word "fool").

Johnny got his first guitar when he was 12 and played with a few garage bands, and ended up dropping out of highschool to pursue a career as a rock musician. He married a makeup artist named Lori Anne Allison (whom he divorced soon after) who introduced him to Nicolas Cage. Nick advised him to pursue a career in acting.

Johnny has appeared in several films over the years. His early work includes Cry Baby, Benny and Joon, and Edward Scissorhands. He also appeared as a main cast member in the 80s TV series 21 Jumpstreet. Johnny is however best known for his most recent roles as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, and as the title character in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Although not married, Johnny has been in a long term relationship with girlfriend Vanessa Paradis (a French singer-actress). They have two children together: a daugher named Lily-Rose Melody Depp, and a son named John Christopher Depp III, whom he calls Jack.

Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell have all taken over Heath Ledger's last film role as Tony in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus". Each actor took their paycheck from making the film and donated it to Heath's daughter Matilda.

Johnny is good friends with Director Tim Burton, and has worked with him on 7 films: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, and Sweeney Todd. His 7th is Alice In Wonderland, which is set to be released in March 2010.

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Johnny Depp Information Johnny Depps probablly most famous for is acting in the Pirates of the caribbean films.
Eye color: Dark brown
Height: 5'9"
Notable feature(s): Tattoos:

Johnny Depp's tattoos

  • Wino Forever (used to read: Winona Forever) — right arm
  • Indian head — right arm
  • 3 — left hand
  • "Jack" Sparrow — right forearm
  • "Betty Sue" inside a heart — left arm
  • Inverted triangle — left arm
  • Brave symbol — right forearm (inside)
  • Three small rectangles — right index finger
  • Skull with crossbones — right ankle
  • Question mark — right ankle
  • "Death is certain" — right ankle
  • "Lily Rose" — over his heart
Education: Dropped out of high school at age 16; Studied with Peggy Feury at the Loft Studio, Los Angeles, California
Family: Mother: Betty Sue Palmer; Father: John Christopher Depp; Siblings: Danny, Christy, Debbie; Children (with Vanessa Paradis): Lily-Rose Melody, born in 1999; Jack, born in 2002.
Resides in: Johnny has homes in Los Angeles, USA and in France (his main home in the south of France, and an apartment in Paris). When he's not filming he lives in France with Vanessa and their children.
Nicknames: Mr. Stench, Colonel
Religious affiliations:
Political affiliation:
Personal interests/hobbies:
Charities/Causes: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; Johnny Depp’s fans have founded a group called Johnny’s Angels: Depp Fans for Charity. The group raises awareness and funds for children’s hospices, in particular the Children’s Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition. He also is finishing the third Batman Movie that Heath Ledger couldn't finish and is giving all the money that he makes off the movie to Health's family.
Other: His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame added in November of 1999.

Last update: Mar 31 2009, 8:54 PM EDT by mrbicklethepickle (content history | content tools) (help)
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  • evymoon83
    evymoon83
    lovely actor
    posted 2 days ago
  • mpgroundnpoundem
    mpgroundnpoundem
    Alex Pyles and Dean Pyles on Americas got Talent is on you tube.......
    posted 3 days ago
  • mpgroundnpoundem
    mpgroundnpoundem
    Hello Mr. Depp! just wanted to know if you ever saw Alex Pyles and her father on Americas Got Talent doing the pirate scene? I know one of her goals was to audition for your Pirates of the Caribbean. I know she talked to Adam Venit in LA after the show, did she ever get her dream come true? have you ever meet with her?
    posted 3 days ago
  • glitterdoll4
    glitterdoll4
    He`s Handsomee:) LOvee HIm♥
    posted 9 days ago
  • sanjanasookhoo
    sanjanasookhoo
    JONNY DEPP IS MY FAVORITE BOY ALL THE TIME..I LOVE YOU JOHNNY DEPP ALWAYS
    posted 10 days ago
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    blackangel66689
    impossible love
    posted 11 days ago
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    etlubuster
    I don't know if you check this site but, I want to tell you thank you very much.
    posted 13 days ago
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    millsdwayne58
    wow i 've waiting for u all while ..now i got you ...haha..nice movies
    posted 18 days ago
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    elviayolimacarmona
    Hi,Jonny I love you so much,you so cute.God bless you.
    posted 19 days ago
  • lillianaboricua
    lillianaboricua
    I love you papi
    posted 22 days ago
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    Johnny Depp is an Academy Award-nominated American actor, known for his affinity for strange character roles. At the age of 15 he dropped out of
    school to become a rock musician. Depp got into acting after a visit to
    Los Angeles, California, with...( read more) his former wife, Lori Anne Allison, who
    introduced him to actor Nicholas Cage.
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    Has 2 silver teeth.
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    As a child, had a chocolate allergy.
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    Was the guitarist in the band 'The Kids'.
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    Has portrayed a real-life character in ten films: Edward D. Wood Jr. in Ed Wood (1994), Lt. Victor/Bon Bon in Before Night Falls (2000), Hunter S. Thompson in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), Insp. Fred Abberline in From Hell (2001), Joseph Pis...( read more)tone/Donnie Brasco in Donnie Brasco (1997), George Jung in Blow (2001), J.M. Barrie in Finding Neverland (2004), 'John Wilmot, The Second Earl of Rochester' in The Libertine (2005), Jack Kerouac in The Source (1999) (TV), and John Dillinger in Public Enemies (2009).
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    Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 19 November 1999.
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