Johnny Depp

John Christopher Depp II ( June 9, 1963 in Owensboro) is an  American actor, director and musician,  three times nominated for an Oscar. He is considered to be  one of the most versatile actors of his day and age in Hollywood.

 Depp's  family is of German and Irish origin.  Johnny Depp also admits to Indian roots, saying in an interview that his great-grandmother came from Cherokee.

In 1973, Johnny's  family moved from Kentucky to Miramar (FL) near Miami. In 1978, Depp's parents divorced. The following year, Johnny eventually dropped out of school.

Playing a major role in the TV series 21 Jump Street, helped him to gain popularity among teenagers.

   

Johnny Depp  is also known for his regular collaboration with director Tim Burton. Burton and Depp worked so far on eight films: Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood (film), Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows.

Many times he played a duet with Helena Bonham Carter, among others, in films: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Alice in Wonderland, Alice Through the Looking Glass and The Lone Ranger.

Johnny Depp made his debut as the director and screenwriter in the film Brave, where he also played a major role.

Depp has generally chosen roles which he found interesting, rather than those he thought would succeed at the box office. However, In 2003, Depp starred in the Walt Disney Pictures adventure film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, which was a major box office success. He earned widespread acclaim for his comic performance as pirate Captain Jack Sparrow  and received a nomination for the Academy Award for the Best Actor.

His most significant roles: 

Edward Scissorhands

Captain Jack Sparrow

Barnabas Collins

Ed Wood

James Barrie

TASK:

Choose one film with Johnny Depp (whichever you like) watch it and write a  review about it. Do not forget to justify why you have chosen this particular film.The review should not be shorter than 200 words and not longer than 300.