Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Johnny Depp
Discover the career path of Johnny Depp, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
John Christopher Depp II, known as Johnny Depp, is a highly acclaimed American actor and musician. Throughout his career, he has garnered numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award, and has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and British Academy Film Awards. Depp is recognized for portraying eccentric characters in films that have collectively grossed over $10.8 billion globally, solidifying his status as a successful and influential figure in the entertainment industry.
1984: Release of "A Nightmare on Elm Street"
In 1984, Johnny Depp starred in "A Nightmare on Elm Street", which is considered one of his most critically and commercially successful films.
1990: Release of Edward Scissorhands
In 1990, Johnny Depp starred in "Edward Scissorhands", which is considered one of his most critically and commercially successful films.
1993: Filming of What's Eating Gilbert Grape
In 1993, Johnny Depp starred in the film 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape?', during the filming of which, he acknowledged past abuse of alcohol in a 1997 interview.
1994: Release of Ed Wood
In 1994, Johnny Depp starred in "Ed Wood", which is considered one of his most critically and commercially successful films.
1997: Release of Donnie Brasco
In 1997, Johnny Depp starred in "Donnie Brasco", which is considered one of his most critically and commercially successful films.
1999: Release of Sleepy Hollow
In 1999, Johnny Depp starred in "Sleepy Hollow", which is considered one of his most critically and commercially successful films.
2000: Release of Chocolat
In 2000, Johnny Depp starred in "Chocolat", which is considered one of his most critically and commercially successful films.
2003: Starring in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
In 2003, Johnny Depp starred in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" as Captain Jack Sparrow, receiving widespread acclaim and multiple award nominations for his performance. He also starred in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" as a corrupt CIA agent, garnering praise for his acting.
2003: Named "World's Sexiest Man" by People
In 2003, the same year as the first "Pirates" film was released, Johnny Depp was named "World's Sexiest Man" by People magazine, marking a significant recognition of his appeal.
2004: Release of Finding Neverland
In 2004, Johnny Depp starred in "Finding Neverland", which is considered one of his most critically and commercially successful films.
2004: Starring in Several Films and Founding Infinitum Nihil
In 2004, Johnny Depp starred in "Secret Window", "The Libertine", and "Finding Neverland", receiving an Academy Award nomination for "Finding Neverland". He also made a cameo in "Happily Ever After" and founded his film production company, Infinitum Nihil.
2005: Release of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
In 2005, Johnny Depp starred in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", which is considered one of his most critically and commercially successful films.
2005: Starring in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride
In 2005, Johnny Depp starred in Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" as Willy Wonka, receiving a Golden Globe nomination. He also voiced Victor Van Dort in Burton's stop-motion animation "Corpse Bride".
2005: Named "Favorite Male Movie Star" at the People's Choice Awards
In 2005, Johnny Depp was named "Favorite Male Movie Star" at the People's Choice Awards, beginning a streak that would last until 2012.
2006: Reprising Jack Sparrow in Dead Man's Chest
In 2006, Johnny Depp reprised his role as Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", which was a major box office success.
2007: Reprising Jack Sparrow in At World's End
In 2007, Johnny Depp reprised his role as Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End", which was a major box office success. He also voiced the character in the video game "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow."
2007: Starring in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
In 2007, Johnny Depp starred as Sweeney Todd in the musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street", winning a Golden Globe and receiving an Academy Award nomination for his performance.
2009: Starring in Public Enemies and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
In 2009, Johnny Depp portrayed John Dillinger in "Public Enemies" and reunited with Terry Gilliam for "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus", sharing the role initially portrayed by Heath Ledger with Jude Law and Colin Farrell.
2009: Named "World's Sexiest Man" again by People
In 2009, Johnny Depp received the title of "World's Sexiest Man" by People magazine for the second time, solidifying his status as a major film star.
2009: Release of Public Enemies
In 2009, Johnny Depp starred in "Public Enemies", which is considered one of his most critically and commercially successful films.
2010: Release of Alice in Wonderland
In 2010, Johnny Depp starred in "Alice in Wonderland", which is considered one of his most critically and commercially successful films.
2010: Starring in Alice in Wonderland and The Tourist
In 2010, Johnny Depp starred in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" as the Mad Hatter and in the romantic thriller "The Tourist" opposite Angelina Jolie, receiving Golden Globe nominations for both films.
2011: Co-starred with Amber Heard in The Rum Diary
In 2011, Johnny Depp co-starred with Amber Heard in "The Rum Diary", marking the beginning of their acquaintance.
2011: Starring in Rango and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, and Producing The Rum Diary and Hugo
In 2011, Johnny Depp voiced the title character in the animated film "Rango" and starred in "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides". His company, Infinitum Nihil, co-produced "The Rum Diary", in which he also starred, and "Hugo". Depp also made a cameo in "Jack and Jill".
2012: Highest-paid actor in American film industry
In 2012, Johnny Depp became the highest-paid actor in the American film industry, earning up to $75 million per film, marking a peak in his financial success.
2012: Highest-Paid Actor and Starring in Dark Shadows
In 2012, Johnny Depp was listed by Guinness World Records as the world's highest-paid actor. He reprised his role in 21 Jump Street and starred in Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows", based on the television soap opera of the same name.
2012: Film Dark Shadows underperformed at the box office
In 2012, Johnny Depp's film "Dark Shadows" underperformed at the box office, signaling a downturn in the commercial success of his films.
2013: Starring in The Lone Ranger and brief cameo in Lucky Them
In 2013, Johnny Depp starred as Tonto in "The Lone Ranger", which was not well-received. He also had a brief cameo in the independent film "Lucky Them".
2013: Film The Lone Ranger underperformed at the box office
In 2013, Johnny Depp's film "The Lone Ranger" underperformed at the box office, contributing to a series of less successful big-budget studio films.
2014: Starring in Transcendence, Into the Woods and Tusk
In 2014, Johnny Depp starred in "Transcendence", had a supporting role in "Into the Woods", and appeared in Kevin Smith's "Tusk" as Guy LaPointe.
2015: Release of Black Mass
In 2015, Johnny Depp starred in "Black Mass", which is considered one of his most critically and commercially successful films.
2015: Appearing in Mortdecai, Black Mass, London Fields, and Becoming the Face of Dior's Sauvage
In 2015, Johnny Depp starred in "Mortdecai" and "Black Mass", receiving a SAG award nomination for the latter. He also made a cameo in "London Fields" and became the face of Dior's Sauvage fragrance. He was also inducted as a Disney Legend.
March 2016: Depp Cuts Ties With Management Group
In March 2016, Johnny Depp ended his association with The Management Group (TMG), which preceded a legal battle over financial mismanagement.
November 2016: Participation in Imprisoned for Art Campaign
In November 2016, Johnny Depp joined the Imprisoned for Art campaign, advocating for the release of Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, who was being held in custody in Russia.
2016: Portraying Donald Trump, and starring in Alice Through the Looking Glass and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
In 2016, Johnny Depp played Donald Trump in a Funny or Die satire, reprised his role as the Mad Hatter in "Alice Through the Looking Glass", and made a cameo appearance as Gellert Grindelwald in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them". He also had his head used as a basis for a zombie head in The Walking Dead.
2016: Film Alice Through the Looking Glass underperformed at the box office
In 2016, Johnny Depp's film "Alice Through the Looking Glass" underperformed at the box office, continuing a trend of less successful big-budget studio films.
2017: Appearing in The Black Ghiandola, Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Murder on the Orient Express
In 2017, Johnny Depp appeared in "The Black Ghiandola", reprised his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales", and starred in "Murder on the Orient Express".
2019: Starring in Waiting for the Barbarians
In 2019, Johnny Depp starred in the independent drama "Waiting for the Barbarians", which premiered at the 76th Venice International Film Festival.
November 2020: Resigning from Fantastic Beasts franchise
In November 2020, Johnny Depp resigned from his role as Grindelwald in the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise after losing his UK libel case against The Sun.
2020: Tenth highest-grossing actor worldwide
As of 2020, Johnny Depp is the tenth highest-grossing actor worldwide, with his films having grossed over US$3.7 billion at the United States box office and over US$10 billion worldwide, highlighting his long-term box office success.
2020: Release of Minamata
In 2020, Johnny Depp starred in "Minamata", which is considered one of his most critically and commercially successful films.
March 2021: City of Lies Released and Petition Reaches Goal
In March 2021, City of Lies was released in theaters and streaming services. Also in March 2021, a petition to bring Depp back to the Pirates franchise reached 500,000 signatures.
July 2021: Director Accuses MGM of Burying Minamata
In July 2021, the director of Minamata accused MGM of trying to bury the film due to Depp's involvement, with Depp claiming he is being boycotted by Hollywood.
August 2021: Minamata Released in the UK and Ireland
In August 2021, Minamata was released in the UK and Ireland, receiving positive reviews.
September 2021: Depp Describes Himself as Victim of Cancel Culture and Launches IN.2
In September 2021, Depp described himself as a victim of cancel culture. The same month, he launched IN.2, a London-based sister company to Infinitum Nihil, starting a development fund for TV and film projects with A Contracorriente Films.
September 2021: Launch of IN.2, European Sister Company to Infinitum Nihil
In September 2021, Depp launched IN.2, a European sister company to his film production company Infinitum Nihil.
December 2021: Minamata Released in North America
In December 2021, Minamata was released in North America, receiving positive reviews.
February 15, 2022: Depp Receives Serbian Gold Medal of Merit
On February 15, 2022, Depp received the Serbian Gold Medal of Merit from President Aleksandar Vučić for his contributions to film and the promotion of Serbia.
May 2022: Depp Joins Jeff Beck Onstage
In May 2022, Depp joined Jeff Beck onstage for concerts in the UK, announcing they had recorded an album together.
May 29, 2022: Surprise Appearance at Jeff Beck Gig
On May 29, 2022, Depp made a surprise appearance at a Jeff Beck gig in Sheffield, playing guitar alongside Beck. This happened while Depp was awaiting a verdict in his defamation trial against Amber Heard.
July 15, 2022: Release of Album "18" with Jeff Beck
On July 15, 2022, Depp and Jeff Beck released their joint record, titled 18.
July 2022: Artwork Sells Out at Castle Fine Art
In July 2022, Depp's "Friends & Heroes" collection of artwork sold out less than a day after debuting at Castle Fine Art in London, making nearly $4 million.
August 2022: Cameo Appearance at MTV Video Music Awards
In August 2022, Depp made a cameo appearance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.
March 2023: "Friends & Heroes II" Collection Released
In March 2023, Depp's second installment in the "Friends & Heroes" collection, entitled "Friends & Heroes II" was released, featuring prints of Heath Ledger, Bob Marley, River Phoenix and Hunter S. Thompson.
May 2023: Performance at Jeff Beck Tribute Concerts
In May 2023, Depp performed at the Jeff Beck tribute concerts held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, sharing the stage with other artists.
July 2023: Auto Portrait "Five" Unveiled
In July 2023, Depp unveiled an auto portrait, entitled "Five" which he had painted in 2021, reflecting on a dark phase in his life.
September 2023: Principal Photography Begins for Modì
In September 2023, principal photography commenced in Budapest, Hungary, for Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness, Depp's first directorial effort in over 25 years.
2023: Stars as King Louis XV in Jeanne Du Barry
In 2023, Depp starred as King Louis XV in the film Jeanne Du Barry, marking his first role acting in French. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
July 17, 2024: Special Guest at Andrea Bocelli's Anniversary Concert
On July 17, 2024, Depp was a special guest at Andrea Bocelli's 30th anniversary concert, performing "En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor" in honor of Jeff Beck.
September 24, 2024: Modì Premieres at San Sebastián International Film Festival
On September 24, 2024, Modì premiered at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival, receiving a warm reception.
September 30, 2024: Special Preview Event for Art Exhibition
On September 30, 2024, a special preview event took place for Depp's upcoming art exhibition with his family and friends present.
October 4, 2024: First Art Exhibition Opens in New York City
On October 4, 2024, Depp opened his first art exhibition titled A Bunch of Stuff at the Starrett–Lehigh Building in New York City, featuring artworks created over many decades.
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