John Christopher Depp II, widely known as Johnny Depp was born on Sunday, June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky. He is an American film actor. He appeared in the long-running police drama 21 Jump Street, and in a number of movies where he distinguished himself as a quirky lead actor. He is able to play a wide variety of roles, from comedy (Pirates of the Caribbean) to serious drama (Donnie Brasco), to action(Once Upon A Time in Mexico), and atmospheric thrillers (From Hell). He is also noted for his regular appearances in the films of director Tim Burton (Sleepy Hollow). Tim Burton and Depp have collaborated on a total of three films to date: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow.

With his long-time companion, French singer Vanessa Paradis, he is the father of two children, Lily-Rose and Jack.

Awards

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Academy Award nomination, Best Actor
BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television) nomination, Best Actor in a Leading Role
SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Award, Best Actor in a leading role

Filmography

Corpse Bride (2005)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Secret Window (2004)
Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
From Hell (2001)
Blow (2001)
Chocolat (2000)
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
The Ninth Gate (1999)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
Donnie Brasco (1997)
Dead Man (1995)
Don Juan DeMarco (1995)
Ed Wood (1994)
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
Benny & Joon (1993)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Cry Baby (1990)
Platoon (1986)
A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)