12 Curiosities About Johnny Depp, Certain That 80% Do Not Know
Born in Kentucky in 1963, Johnny Depp, landed his first legitimate movie role in the film Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) after having taken on several smaller parts. Afterwards, he began studying acting. The lessons paid off in 1987, when he landed a role on the television show 21 Jump Street. He has since starred in several popular films and gained notoriety for his work on the silver screen. Depp has also become known for taking on darker roles, in films such as Edward Scissorhands (1990), Sleepy Hollow (1999) and Alice in Wonderland (2010).
12 Curiosities About Johnny Depp
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1. Prior to becoming an actor, Depp dreamed of becoming a rock star. He was trying to make it as a musician in Los Angeles when he transitioned to acting.
2. He has been nominated for the Best Actor Oscar three times, for "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" (2007), "Finding Neverland" (2004), and "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003).
3. Richards and Depp are friends and spent time together on the set of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" (2007), which Rolling Stone magazine covered in a 2007 issue.
4. He has twice been named the "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine in 2003 and 2009.
5. Depp travels with his Captain Jack Sparrow costume from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise in order to surprise kids at hospitals. He says he'll "just sneak in and go and surprise a bunch of kiddies... It basically turns into a two, three-hour improvisation and it's really fun."
6. He has collaborated with director Tim Burton on eight films, beginning with "Edward Scissorhands" (1990) and most recently starring in "Dark Shadows" (2012).
7. With over a dozen tattoos, Depp has said his "body is a journal in a way. It's like what sailors used to do, where every tattoo meant something..."
8. Depp's rock star connections don't stop there. He's twice recorded with Oasis, notably playing lead slide guitar on the British band's 1997 track "Fade In-Out."
9. Johnny is an avid reader and in her spare time she enjoys painting. He has drawn the CD cover of Vanessa Paradis (his current girlfriend) Divinidylle on the beginning of the video L'fire. He has also painted the actor Marlon Brando and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. Also collects artworks and visit art museums.
10. Lori Anne Allison, his ex-wife was the one who introduced him to Nicolas Cage in 1983, who convince you to a screen test is presented. Depp attended and prettiest daughter of producer who ended up getting his first role in the movie Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Wes Craven.
11. Unlike many celebrities, Johnny actually kept his given name when he became an actor. He was born John Christopher Depp II on June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky
12. Depp was born in Owensboro, Kentucky in 1963 to Betty Sue Palmer, a waitress, and John Christopher Depp, a civil engineer.
1. Prior to becoming an actor, Depp dreamed of becoming a rock star. He was trying to make it as a musician in Los Angeles when he transitioned to acting.
2. He has been nominated for the Best Actor Oscar three times, for "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" (2007), "Finding Neverland" (2004), and "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003).
3. Richards and Depp are friends and spent time together on the set of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" (2007), which Rolling Stone magazine covered in a 2007 issue.
4. He has twice been named the "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine in 2003 and 2009.
5. Depp travels with his Captain Jack Sparrow costume from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise in order to surprise kids at hospitals. He says he'll "just sneak in and go and surprise a bunch of kiddies... It basically turns into a two, three-hour improvisation and it's really fun."
6. He has collaborated with director Tim Burton on eight films, beginning with "Edward Scissorhands" (1990) and most recently starring in "Dark Shadows" (2012).
7. With over a dozen tattoos, Depp has said his "body is a journal in a way. It's like what sailors used to do, where every tattoo meant something..."
8. Depp's rock star connections don't stop there. He's twice recorded with Oasis, notably playing lead slide guitar on the British band's 1997 track "Fade In-Out."
9. Johnny is an avid reader and in her spare time she enjoys painting. He has drawn the CD cover of Vanessa Paradis (his current girlfriend) Divinidylle on the beginning of the video L'fire. He has also painted the actor Marlon Brando and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. Also collects artworks and visit art museums.
10. Lori Anne Allison, his ex-wife was the one who introduced him to Nicolas Cage in 1983, who convince you to a screen test is presented. Depp attended and prettiest daughter of producer who ended up getting his first role in the movie Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Wes Craven.
11. Unlike many celebrities, Johnny actually kept his given name when he became an actor. He was born John Christopher Depp II on June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky
12. Depp was born in Owensboro, Kentucky in 1963 to Betty Sue Palmer, a waitress, and John Christopher Depp, a civil engineer.
12 Curiosities About Johnny Depp, Certain That 80% Do Not Know
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