Johnny Depp

Initially known as a teen idol thanks to his role on "21 Jump Street" and tortured pretty-boy looks, "Johnny Depp" survived the perils of adolescent heartthrob status to earn a reputation as a respected adult actor. His numerous collaborations with director "Tim Burton", as well as solid performances in a number of critically acclaimed films, have allowed Depp to carve a niche for himself as a serious, if idiosyncratic performer, a real-life role that has continuously surprised critics intent on writing him off as just another photogenic Tiger Beat casualty.

Born in Kentucky and raised in Florida,Depp had the kind of upbringing that would readily lend itself to his future portrayals of brooding lost boys. After his parents divorced when he was 16, he dropped out of school a year later in the hopes of making his way in the world as a musician. Depp fronted a series of garage bands; the most... Full Biography