Presents a study of Johnny Depp's film performances, from A nightmare on Elm Street to Secret window.

From the sweet but asocial adolescent in Edward Scissorhands to Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Johnny Depp has brought to life some of the most challenging, quirky and compelling characters in Hollywood history. Often considered the quintessential outsider, Depp has fascinated his fans for more than two decades. This biographical study invites fans and critics alike to take a close look at the person behind the movie star, his body of work as an actor, and the unique set of heroes and anti-heroes he has personified throughout his career.

With an acting career spanning thirty years, Johnny Depp has appeared in a diverse range of television and film roles. Depp has won a Golden Globe, fourteen People's Choice Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, among others. This arresting book provides a compelling biography of Johnny Depp. Chapters cover his reluctant embrace of stardom, his search for direction during childhood, his experience being a teen idol, his breaking out into challenging acting roles, and raising a family.

As USA TODAY, The Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, puts it, Johnny Depp "clearly has a blast transforming his handsome self into some strange cinematic characters." Depp's career took off in 1987 when he signed up to play a cop on the television series 21 Jump Street. His good looks earned him plenty of attention—and plenty of money. But Depp had no interest in being a TV star or a teen idol. He wanted interesting roles in challenging films. He disappeared into the title roles in Edward Scissorhands, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Donnie Brasco, and Ed Wood. Then in 2003, a new Depp character introduced the actor to a new generation of moviegoers. He became Captain Jack Sparrow—the gold-toothed, swaggering, and completely untrustworthy leader of the Pirates of the Caribbean. In his third decade as an actor, Depp is respected by critics and popular with a wide range of fans. He's at the top of his career—and still having a blast.

Actor Johnny Depp is known for his portrayals of some of the most memorable-and offbeat-characters in film.

The world of show business has never been easy for anyone. Once given the chance, one must take care of it the same way one takes care of valuable things. One great mistake can barely affect your whole career no matter how high your achievements are. Johnny Depp is considered one of the most renowned and successful actors in terms of box office, in which he draws recognition. He has formed a solid bond with moviegoers who span over several generations because of his ability to absorb himself into a particular assortment of dynamic characters. His real life story is filled with several surprising turns and twists. In his younger years, he had musical aspirations but not until he discovered and learned to love the allure of the big screen. He emerged from his teen idol days in order to find success in the string box office hits. Depp has his unique ability from bringing characters into life, which includes certain high-profile collaborations along with top directors as well as lucrative relationship with the Disney team, who directed the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ series. Johnny Depp was able to establish solid reputation and knows what the moviegoers want. He also has shown desire and interest in choosing projects, which is more on the challenge of role rather than potential for the box office success. Moreover, he has managed to balance between choosing roles for the true love to reenacting familiar roles having renewed enthusiasm. For you to know more about life of Johnny Depp, including his accomplishments, downwards or difficulties, and his influences on the world, read the remaining part of this book.

Since his rise to fame in the television series 21 Jump Street in 1987 and his subsequent transition to film acting, Johnny Depp has received constant criticism for his choice of roles--at least until his popular turn in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. This book aims to reveal the ways in which Depp's choices of film roles, though often considered eccentric, allowed him to develop into the representative film actor of his time. It organizes all of Depp's films chronologically, narrating in the process his transition from underestimated teenage pretty boy to bona fide Hollywood hotshot. Along the way, the book addresses Depp's relationship to earlier film actors, especially to Marlon Brando and the silent comics; the influence of Depp's androgynous sexuality on both his choice of roles and his acting; and his relationships with directors Terry Gilliam and Tim Burton.

Nigel Goodall has written more than a dozen books, including the best-selling Winona Ryder (Blake, 1998), nominated for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction in 1999. He was a production associate for Channel 4's The Real Winona Ryder. His other books include Elton John: A Visual Documentary, an illustrated Rolling Stones book and the bestseller Kylie Naked: A Biography (Ebury,2002, with Jenny Stanley-Clarke). He writes for magazines and contributes to various album, video and television projects. Nigel is divorced with two children.

Ever wondered how Johnny Depp rose to stardom? After dreaming of becoming a rock star, Johnny Depp instead is now one of Hollywood’s best actors. He became a house hold name after he played Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise. With leading man roles in movies and his bad boy image in Hollywood, Johnny has been named by People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive twice; first in 2003 then again in 2009. According to an interview, Depp only takes roles that spark his interest and not basing on how big the movie will be. For more interesting facts you must read the book. Grab Your biography book now!

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