Johnny Depp is one of the most recognizable and successful actors of the 20th century. He has starred in a number of films over the years, earning critical acclaim for his performance. In 2010, he was portrayed as the Mad Hatter in the film Alice in Wonderland. The actor is also known for his role in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.

When he was young, Johnny Depp had dreams of being a musician. He began playing guitar when he was just two years old. However, he dropped out of school when his parents divorced. Later, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting, which he eventually achieved. As an adult, he has become one of the most commercially successful stars of the past decade.

He has appeared in such films as Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. He also has voiced several characters in TV movies and miniseries. Besides acting, Depp has also made a name for himself as a music performer. His first record was the cover of Noel Gallagher’s “P” on the soundtrack of Marilyn Manson’s “You’re So Vain”.

During his early days, Depp was a member of the band the Kids. The group had been based in Florida and had relocated to Los Angeles to seek a recording contract. It was not until the band broke up that Depp began to take a more serious path in his professional life. He met Nicolas Cage in Los Angeles and was able to start working in television and acting.

After appearing in a number of independent films, Depp became a cast member of Tim Burton’s “Ed Wood” in 1994. He reteamed with Burton in “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street” in 2007.

Depp was one of the stars of the hit television police series 21 Jump Street (1987-1990). Johnny’s portrayal of undercover cop Tommy Hanson in that series was hugely popular for the network. One of the biggest hits of the show was the scene where Depp’s character, Freddy Krueger, kills a cop with a hammer. Upon seeing the scene, Depp was elated. Since then, he has starred in a number of Tim Burton films, including Corpse Bride, Tusk, and Sleeping Hollow.

In 2003, Johnny appeared in the Walt Disney production “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,” earning him the title of the star of the pirate movie series. This movie was a box office hit and received positive reviews from critics. Depp’s performance was nominated for an Academy Award. Among the many roles he has played, Depp has carved out a niche as a dark and serious actor.

Johnny Depp has an estimated net worth of $150 million. He has starred in a number Hollywood blockbusters, earning him a place as the most successful film star of the 2000s. He is also a good friend of singer Marilyn Manson.