Friday, May 11, 2012

The Many Facets of Johnny Depp

By Sredna Nesegleh


Johnny Depp has made movies that appeal to all ages of viewers. Whether you are an adult or you are a teenager, you are sure to find a movie that you will love that stars Johnny Depp. From his first movie that made everyone scream in horror, Nightmare on Elm Street, to his huge collection of hits, Pirates of the Caribbean, there is something to fit anyone's movie tastes. This is what keeps him so popular and draws people to movies that he stars in and movies he produces.

Early Life Most people would never expect that Johnny Depp was born in Owensburg, Kentucky on June 9, 1963. He did not grow up in a show business family like some stars did and had a very rough childhood with his parents divorcing and his habit of self-harm. It wasn't until the 1980's that he moved into any part of the show business world. He dropped out of school to travel around as a rock musician and had moderate success. His first wife, Lori Anne Allison, introduced him to Nicolas Cage, and he encouraged Johnny to look into acting. This was the start of his acting career that we enjoy even today.

Starting His Career Depp began with small roles and moved to starring roles over a period of time. He has been seen in many different films, both good and bad, including the title role of Edward Scissorhands. In 1984, he had the role of boyfriend in Nightmare on Elm Street, and went on to start in such classics as Platoon, What's Eating Gilbert Grape?, and Chocolat. His roles have been quite varied and this is what makes him so special and loved by movie watchers of all ages.

Successful Roles One of the most well-known roles that Johnny Depp is known for is his role in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Jack Sparrow. This character is one that really shows the range of acting that Johnny Depp has. In addition to this role, he has been found in other hits and critically acclaimed movies, including Finding Neverland, Sweeney Todd, and Alice in Wonderland. He has been in numerous movies that people have loved.

Production Beginnings The year of 2011 saw the release of two movies that were produced by Johnny Depp and his production company, Infinitum Nihil. The Rum Diary and Hugo were both released in 2011 to critical acclaim and everyone is looking forward to the release of Tim Burton directed, Dark Shadows, in 2012.

Family Life Johnny Depp has been through several marriages, starting with Lori Anne Allison, but was linked to many different women since they divorced. Since 1998, he has been in a relationship with Vanessa Paradis, with whom he has two children, Lily Rose and Jack. Even though Depp has not remarried, he does say that fatherhood has "grounded" him in a way like nothing else, and this is seen in his personal life now, as compared to when he was younger.

Johnny Depp is a multi-faceted actor who amazes us on a regular basis with his ability to make us laugh and to transport us into his stories. It will be interesting to see if he has that same long-lasting magic in his production company as well. Whether or not he does, we have surely not heard the last of Johnny Depp and that is good news for us all.




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