Celebrity Birthday Tribute - Johnny Depp
June 7th 2007 05:17
John Christopher Depp II was born in Kentucky and moved to Florida in his teens. Dropping out of school, he got into alcohol and drug abuse. This didn’t prevent him from forming a rock group known as The Kids. After successful gigs with artists such as Iggy Pop, The Kids sought fame and fortune in Los Angeles and relocated. Johnny married the bands make up artist. After struggling to make it with music, he was persuaded by his wife to begin acting.
Johnny’s first movie was Wes Craven’s Nightmare on Elm Street. He earned bit parts in Private Resort, and Lady Blue. With the break up of the band, he set his sights on movies and was cast in Oliver Stone’s Platoon. He appeared in the movie Slow Burn. He was then offered the starring role on a new Fox series, “21 Jump Street”. He reluctantly took the role. The series made Johnny Depp a household name.
Depp had the lead role in the movie Cry Baby which caught the eye of an upcoming director. Teaming up with Tim Burton, Johnny next had the lead in Edward Scissorhands. This role made all of Hollywood take notice that this was not just a pretty face, but a versatile and very capable actor. The role brought nothing less than acclaim to him.
In 1998, he moved to Paris with his children and began a relationship with Venessa Paradis, a singer. Even so, he was offered roles in films such Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Source, and The 9th Gate. He eagerly accepted the role of Ichabod Crane in Sleepy Hollow which teamed him once again with director Tim Burton. He also appeared in the film Chocolat, which was nominated for an Academy Award. He appeared opposite Penelope Cruz in Blow and was sought out for his role in From Hell.
After a brief sabbatical, Depp blazed onto the screen as one of the most memorable characters in film history, Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean. He once again, became a household name. Children and adults alike were all delighted by his lively performance.
Always willing to work with Tim Burton, Johnny found himself in the role of Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The Corpse Bride allowed Johnny to voice his talent under direction of once again, Tim Burton.
Johnny Depp has received his star on the Walk of Fame. He has received MTV movie awards, People’s Choice Awards, Kids Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards, a Scream Award, a Courage To Care Award (presented by Los Angeles Children’s Hospital), and nominated for numerous Gold Globe Awards and 2 Oscars.
I just wanted to say, Happy Birthday Johnny! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for your incredible breath of fresh air of talent on to the cinematic screen! Your choice of roles is wonderful, your ability is stellar, and gosh darn it, I’m just gonna say it, you are a down right cutie! But seriously, I respect your talent, and your ability to take risks where so many other movie stars take it safe. You stand head and shoulders above all others in my book. I wish you the best and only prosperity for you and your family in the years to come!
Readers, I invite you to leave comments wishing this true movie star your birthday wishes! (Johnny, if you ever read this…call me…I would love to have a role in one of your movies!) Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We all love you! Oh, and my daughter just wanted me to add that you were "perfect as Jack Sparrow and like, no one, could like, have ever been him as good as you...I love you Johnny Depp!" (She's 10, can you tell?)
Again, readers, I invite you to share your thoughts....
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Comment by Jessicca
Learning Something Everyday
I also didn't realise that he acted in Nightmare in Elm Street... I guess I just didn't recognise him.
Windows (if I remembered the movie title correctly) actually caught my attention as how good an actor he can be and he was really good... but then Jack Sparrow blew my mind away.
My birthday is just about a week from his. How cool! ^_^
Have a blessed day
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
These are some great photos of Johnny Depp! And you've packed tons of great info about him into this post, as well! I agree with you: He is a very talented-- and versatile--actor!
Happy Birthday, Johnny Depp!
Have a great day, Marti!
Jeanne
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Johnny is indeed a talent...love Dead Man, Fear and Loathing, Edward Scissorhands and Ed Wood.
His directorial effort The Brave opposite Marlon Brando was fantastic too.
Johny was the only thing that I enjoyed about Pirates of the Caribbean.
Great post, keep up the good work.
Comment by Anonymous
Comment by Anonymous
I love you to pieces.
Liz in FL