Captain Jack Sparrow turns 44

Abhimanyu Kukreja Birth Name: John Christopher Depp III Name: Johnny Depp Birth Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA Birth Date: June 9, 1963 Nationality: American Height: 5’ 10” Profession: Actor, Director and Musician Education: High School dropout, Loft Studio in Los Angeles, California Spouse: Lori Allison (Divorced in 1985) Relationships: Vanessa Paradis (Actress), Kate Moss (Model), Winona Ryder (Actress), Jennifer Grey (Actress) and Sherilyn Fenn (actress) Father: John Christopher Depp (City Engineer) Mother: Betty Sue Palmer (Waitress) Brother: D.P Depp (Screenwriter) Son: Jack John Christopher Depp III Daughter: Lily Rose Melody Stairway to Fame: TV Series: 21 Jump Street (1987) Johnny: The Hollywood rebel Johnny Depp, the high profile complex actor in Hollywood is known for his rebellious roles. Depp is a remarkable change from all other Hollywood actors. He has a unique style and doesn’t follow the beaten path. The tremendous following he enjoys across the globe on account of his acting abilities is proof of his genius. Johnny Depp is regarded as one of the most mysterious stars in Hollywood. His choice of roles has earned him wide acclaim followed by criticism. His efficiency to act with a great persona gives him the edge as far as acting is concerned. Depp’s choice of roles reflects his childhood that was stained owing to difficult family conditions. His rebellious nature is also credited to his suppressed childhood. Johnny Depp played the role of a drug addict and a dealer in his controversial film ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’. The film showed him experimenting with cocaine, LSD, acid and other forms of lethal drugs. Depp has done roles with grey shades with great depth, a rare achievement for any actor. He kept his options open as he played the role of a pirate in the blockbuster ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ series. The success of the trilogy sent Depp’s ratings soaring everywhere. Critics gave him full marks as Depp went on to earn an Oscar nomination in 2003 for his role in the film. His roles have always been seen as ‘iconic loner’. His choice of roles is different and it adorns him well. And the rebellious era continues. Remember, even pirates are rebels! The journey of a Pirate Johnny Depp’s journey in Hollywood started after his first wife, who was a make up artist, introduced him to Nicolas Cage. Cage encouraged Depp to continue and master his acting skills. Johnny finally broke the jinx in 1984, when he managed to get a role in a horror flick ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’. In 1986, Depp grabbed another movie ‘Oliver Stone’s Platoon’ which failed to garner much attention. His lead role in the television series ‘21 Jump Street’ was a big success. Telecast on FOX TV, the hit series made Depp a teen idol. The series premiered way back in 1987 earning him lot of young fans. Johnny wanted to move away from the series as he didn’t want to be a teen idol. So he decided against renewing the contract. Depp became desperate to change his image. The teen idol image was getting hooked to him. Finally, he broke the shambles in ‘Edward Scissorhands’, which changed his image completely. The film was released in the year 1990 and was a success. Thereafter, he continued experimenting with dark roles as he acted in ‘Ed Wood (1994)’, ‘Sleepy Hollow’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate factory’. The year 1998 saw Johnny play a drug dealer in ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’. He continued to be in and out of the Hollywood top circle before ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ was released marking the success of a commercialised Johnny Depp. The series also earned him an Oscar nomination and a wider acceptance. Just a few days before, Johnny added another star to his glittering career by winning the Best Actor Award at the MTV Award ceremony 2007. Johnny Depp’s initial struggle for recognition and eventual success will always be regarded as special by his fans. Full marks to Johnny for daring to tread on the path less travelled by many stars. His darker side

Depp is said to have seven to eight scars owing to ‘self-harm’ as a child.

Depp did not complete his studies as he dropped out of school to become a rock musician.

In 2003, CNN and Stern Magazine accused Depp of anti- American comments.

Johnny Depp was arrested after a late night violent incident in Vancouver B.C.

In 1993, he was arrested for illegally selling drugs in his club named ‘The Viper Room’.

In 1994, Depp was arrested in New York for illegally damaging a hotel suite.

Johnny Depp was arrested by London Police in 1999 for fighting with the paparazzi.