John Christopher Depp II, widely known as Johnny Depp (born June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky), is an American film actor. He appeared in the TV 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 (') 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. Burton and Depp have collaborated on a total of five films to date: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow as well as the upcoming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride. Johnny also directed and starred in The Brave demonstrating his sympathy for the plight of Native Americans.
Depp is the father of two children, Lily-Rose and Jack, with his longtime companion, French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis. He now lives with his family in Paris France.
Sir Michael Gambon tells of Johnny Depp's meeting with the Queen
Well connected chap that he is Sir Michael Gambon is likely to be unfazed should even a member of the Royal family be in the audience when he opens in No Man's Land in the West End next week. Published: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:41:42 GMT - Source: Telegraph.Co.Uk - Read the article
Literature
Depp To Voice Rango
Johnny Depp will reunite with Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski on Rango, an animated movie that Paramount will finance and distribute, Variety reported.
Published: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT - Source: Scifi.Com - Read the article
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Trio give fees to Ledger's child
Jude Law, Colin Farrell and Johnny Depp donate their fees for appearing in Heath Ledger's final film to his daughter. Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:12:05 GMT - Source: News.Bbc.Co.Uk - Read the article
