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<h2>Early Life and Musical Aspirations</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/johnny-depp">John Christopher “Johnny” Depp II</a>, born on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky, is known as one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors. He was the youngest of four children born to Betty Sue Wells and <a href="/biography/johnny-depp">John Christopher Depp</a>. His family frequently moved during his childhood before settling in Florida. Depp dropped out of high school to pursue a career in music. He played guitar in a band called The Kids, which eventually relocated to Los Angeles. Despite their efforts, the band disbanded before securing a record deal.</p>

<h2>Transition to Acting</h2>
<p>In December 1983, Depp married makeup artist Lori Anne Allison. Through her, he met <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Cage">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Cage">Nicolas Cage</a>, who encouraged him to pursue acting. Depp and Allison divorced in 1985. Around this time, Depp auditioned for the 1986 film <em>Thrashin’</em> alongside his then-fiancée <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherilyn_Fenn">Sherilyn Fenn</a>. Although initially considered for the lead, Depp was ultimately not cast. His breakthrough came with a starring role in the television series <em>21 Jump Street</em> (1987), which catapulted him to teen idol status. However, he soon turned toward films, seeking roles that aligned with his desire to escape typecasting.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough and Collaboration with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton">Tim Burton</a></h2>
<p>Depp’s film career took a significant turn with his first collaboration with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton">director</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton">Tim Burton</a> in <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Scissorhands">Edward Scissorhands</a></em> (1990). The role showcased Depp’s range and established him as a serious actor willing to take on unconventional characters. He continued to work with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton">Burton</a> on several notable projects, including <em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em> (2005), <em>Alice in Wonderland</em> (2010), and <em>Dark Shadows</em> (2012). For his performance in <em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em>, he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy.</p>

<h2>Pirates of the Caribbean and Mainstream Success</h2>
<p>In 2003, Depp achieved global superstardom with the release of <em>Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl</em>, portraying the eccentric <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Sparrow">Captain</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Sparrow">Jack Sparrow</a>. His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The franchise's subsequent installments—<em>Dead Man’s Chest</em> (2006), <em>At World's End</em> (2007), and <em>On Stranger Tides</em> (2011)—solidified his position as a box office draw. In the same year as his <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Sparrow">Captain Jack</a> debut, he starred in <em>Once Upon a Time in Mexico</em>, further reinforcing his cinematic range.</p>

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<h2>Awards and Continued Film Work</h2>
<p>Depp earned another Academy Award nomination for his role in <em>Finding Neverland</em> (2004), where he portrayed author J.M. Barrie. He continued to take on diverse roles, including voicing the titular character in the animated film <em>Rango</em> (2011) and starring alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armie_Hammer">Armie Hammer</a> in <em>The Lone Ranger</em> (2013). These films highlighted both his adaptability and ongoing appeal in commercially driven and critically acclaimed projects.</p>

<h2>Musical Endeavors and Business Ventures</h2>
<p>Depp has consistently maintained his connection to music. He played acoustic guitar in films like <em>Chocolat</em> and <em>Once Upon a Time in Mexico</em>. He was a <a href="/biography/johnny-depp">member</a> of the band P, along with artists such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibby_Haynes">Gibby Haynes</a> from Butthole Surfers, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jones_(musician)">Steve Jones</a> of the Sex Pistols. Depp also made a cameo performance for <a href="/biography/avril-lavigne">Avril Lavigne</a>’s music video "Alice" in 2010. His interests extend to gastronomy—he once owned a vineyard and winemaking facility and is a co-owner of the Parisian restaurant-bar <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_Ray">Man-Ray</a>, located near the Champs-Elysées.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>
<p>Depp was first married to Lori Anne Allison from December 1983 until their divorce in 1985. He was later engaged to actresses <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Grey">Jennifer Grey</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherilyn_Fenn">Sherilyn Fenn</a>. In 1990, he proposed to his <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Scissorhands">Edward Scissorhands</a></em> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winona_Ryder">co-star</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winona_Ryder">Winona Ryder</a> and famously had "WINONA FOREVER" tattooed on his arm. From 1994 to 1998, he was in a prominent relationship with <a href="/biography/kate-moss">supermodel</a> <a href="/biography/kate-moss">Kate Moss</a>. Depp’s long-term partnership with French <a href="/biography/vanessa-paradis">singer</a> and actress <a href="/biography/vanessa-paradis">Vanessa Paradis</a> lasted from 1998 to 2012. Together, they had two children: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily-Rose_Depp">daughter</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily-Rose_Depp">Lily-Rose Melody Depp</a> (born 1999) and <a href="/biography/johnny-depp">son</a> <a href="/biography/johnny-depp">John “Jack” Christopher Depp III</a> (born 2002). Depp married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Heard">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Heard">Amber Heard</a> in February 2015.</p>

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