Johnny Depp
American actor
- Age
- 63years old
- Full name
- John Christopher Depp II
- Born
- 9 June 1963Owensboro, Kentucky
- Nationality
USA - Height
- 1.78 m
- Star sign
- Gemini
- Years active
- 1984–2024
Known for
Biography
John Christopher Depp II was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on June 9, 1963. He is the son of an engineer and a waitress, and he lived most of his childhood in Florida. He left school when he was 15 to fulfill a career in music, mostly in garage bands. In 1983 he married his first wife, Lori Anne Allison. To support his family, he startet working as a ballpoint-pen salesman. One time he travelled to Los Angeles with his wife and met Nicolas Cage, who told him he should try to make a career in acting. Depp tried it and got a role in 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'. Success won't arrive till he replaced Jeff Yagher on the TV series '21 Jump Street'. In 1990 he did his first collaboration with Tim Burton on 'Edward Scissorhands', forging a long lasting professional relationship, and a strong friendship. Johnny Depp divorced his first wife in 1985, and after that he has been involved with Sherilyn Fenn, Winona Rayder, Kate Moss, Vanessa Paradis and Amber Heard, whom he married in 2015. He has two children: Lily-Rose Melody (1999) and John Christopher III (2002). He has been nominated to an Oscar three times for 'Sweeney Todd', 'Finding Neverland' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl', in which we met one of his most iconic roles: Jack Sparrow.
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Johnny Depp is A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984); in all, 65 films over 40 years. They have worked as actor in 63, producer in 8 and director in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), with 233 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 28 titles. The person they have worked with most is Tim Burton, on 9 films, among them Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows.
Coming up
- 2026
- 2027
Latest work
Full filmography (67)- 2024
- 2024
- 2024
- 2024
Johnny Puff: Secret Mission
Johnny Puff
- 2023
- 2020
- 2020
- 2018
Where to watch Johnny Depp
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2011
- 2010
- 2012
- 2003
- 2011
- 2007
- 2006
- 2007
The best Johnny Depp films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Ed Wood 1994
- Edward Scissorhands 1990
- Platoon 1986
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 2003
- Corpse Bride 2005
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Amber Heard 2015–2017
- Partners
- Sherilyn Fenn 1985–1988, Jennifer Grey 1989–1989, Winona Ryder 1989–1993, Vanessa Paradis 1998–2012
- Children
- Lily-Rose Depp
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026), Actor Awards (2000–2026), MTV Movie Awards (1996–2012) and Razzie Awards (1981–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 3 nominations
- Golden Globes 1 win7 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 2 nominations
- Actor Awards 1 win3 nominations
- MTV Movie Awards 1 nomination
- Razzie Awards 6 nominations
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Johnny Depp videos
All (4)
Johnny Depp photos
All (52)
Johnny Depp trivia
All (5)- In 2004, Johnny Depp founded his own production company called Infinitum Nihil
- Kootenichela deppi is a 505 million year old fossil named after Johnny Depp because the scientist said there was a resemblance to Depp's character in 'Edward Scissorhands'.
- After his daughter fell ill, Johnny Depp began to visit the same child hospital dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow to spend some time with the hospitalized children.
Questions about Johnny Depp
How old is Johnny Depp?
Johnny Depp is 63 years old: born on 9 June 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky.
How tall is Johnny Depp?
Johnny Depp is 1.78 m tall (5 ft 10 in).
Who has Johnny Depp been married to?
Johnny Depp was married to Amber Heard (2015–2017).
Does Johnny Depp have children?
Yes, Johnny Depp has a daughter: Lily-Rose Depp.
What are the best Johnny Depp films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Johnny Depp films are Ed Wood (1994, 9.0), Edward Scissorhands (1990, 8.9) and Platoon (1986, 8.4).
What is Johnny Depp's next film?
Johnny Depp's next release is Ebenezer, out on 13 November 2026.
How many films and TV shows has Johnny Depp been in?
MovieNCo lists 65 films for Johnny Depp, from A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) to Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness (2024).
How many awards has Johnny Depp won?
Johnny Depp has won 2 awards from 22 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 3 nominations; Golden Globes, 1 of 7; BAFTA Awards, 2 nominations; Actor Awards, 1 of 3. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Johnny Depp's star sign?
Johnny Depp is a Gemini: born on 9 June.
Page reviewed on 10 December 2015.