Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp Johnny Depp is one of the most charismatic and transformative character actors in Hollywood history, best known for his creation of the swaggering pirate Captain Jack Sparrow in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise (2003–2017), one of the most commercially successful film series ever made. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, he rose to fame as the heartthrob Officer Tom Hanson on '21 Jump Street' (1987–1990) before reinventing himself through collaborations with Tim Burton in 'Edward Scissorhands' (1990), 'Ed Wood' (1994), and 'Sweeney Todd' (2007). He received three Academy Award nominations and has led an accomplished parallel career as a musician.