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Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Director & actor · born 9 June 1963 · Owensboro, Kentucky, USA

John Christopher Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor, producer and musician. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and two British Academy Film Awards.

He made his debut in the horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), before rising to prominence as a teen idol on the television series 21 Jump Street (1987–1990). In the 1990s, he acted mostly in independent films, often playing eccentric characters. These included What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Benny and Joon (1993), Dead Man (1995), Donnie Brasco (1997) and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998). He also began collaborating with director Tim Burton, starring in Edward Scissorhands (1990), Ed Wood (1994), and Sleepy Hollow (1999).

Where to start: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).

As director 6

As actor 157

TV shows 17

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Johnny Depp movie?

By viewer score, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) at 7.8/10.

What are Johnny Depp’s most popular movies?

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.

How many movies has Johnny Depp made?

163 films on TMDB, 6 as director, 157 as actor.

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