Birth of Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp was born on 9 June 1963 in Owensboro. An American actor born in Kentucky, Depp first became known on the television series 21 Jump Street, then turned to unconventional film roles with Edward Scissorhands, the first of many collaborations with director Tim Burton. His other films include What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Donnie Brasco, Sleepy Hollow and Sweeney Todd. His portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, beginning in 2003, brought him an Oscar nomination and made him one of the world's highest-paid actors. He also plays guitar and has performed with the band Hollywood Vampires. His later years were affected by high-profile legal disputes, including the 2022 defamation trial against his former wife.

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