An overview of the childhood and early education of Johnny Depp, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Johnny Depp is a highly acclaimed American actor and musician recognized with Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards, along with multiple Academy Award and BAFTA nominations. Known for portraying eccentric characters, his films have generated over $10.8 billion globally, establishing him as a box-office success and a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
In 1935, Peter Lorre played a creepy but sympathetic surgeon in Mad Love, which Depp cited as his main influence for his role in Sweeney Todd.
On December 24, 1983, Johnny Depp married Lori Anne Allison in Miami-Dade County, Florida. She was the sister of his rock band's bassist.
On March 7, 1986, Johnny Depp's divorce from Lori Anne Allison was finalized after two years of marriage. They remained friendly over the years.
In 1990, Johnny Depp proposed to his Edward Scissorhands co-star Winona Ryder, whom he had begun dating the year prior.
In 1993, Johnny Depp ended his relationship with Winona Ryder. He later had the "Winona Forever" tattoo on his right arm changed to "Wino Forever".
In 1994, Johnny Depp began a relationship with English model Kate Moss.
In a 1997 interview, Johnny Depp acknowledged past abuse of alcohol during the filming of What's Eating Gilbert Grape? (1993).
Following his breakup with Kate Moss, Johnny Depp began a relationship with French actress and singer Vanessa Paradis, whom he met while filming The Ninth Gate in France in 1998.
In 1999, Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose Melody Depp was born.
In 2002, Johnny Depp's son Jack was born.
In 2004, Johnny Depp starred in "Secret Window," based on a Stephen King story, and "The Libertine," receiving mixed to negative reviews. He also starred in "Finding Neverland", earning an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of J.M. Barrie. Furthermore, in 2004, Depp founded his film production company, Infinitum Nihil, under Warner Bros. Pictures.
In a 2008 interview, Johnny Depp stated that he had "poisoned" himself with alcohol "for years".
In 2009, Johnny Depp portrayed John Dillinger in "Public Enemies", which received positive reviews. Also in 2009, Depp reunited with Terry Gilliam for "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus", sharing the role initially played by Heath Ledger with Jude Law and Colin Farrell, with all three donating their salaries to Ledger's daughter.
In June 2012, Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis announced their separation.
In 2013, Johnny Depp declared that he had stopped drinking alcohol and discussed his past relationship with wine and spirits.
On February 3, 2015, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were married in a civil ceremony.
On May 23, 2016, Amber Heard filed for divorce from Johnny Depp and obtained a temporary restraining order against him, alleging verbal and physical abuse.
In August 2016, a settlement was reached in Johnny Depp's divorce with Amber Heard. Heard dismissed the restraining order, and they issued a joint statement.
In November 2016, Johnny Depp joined the Imprisoned for Art campaign to advocate for the release of Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, who was detained in Russia.
In January 2017, Johnny Depp's divorce from Amber Heard was finalized. Depp paid Heard a divorce settlement of US$7 million, which she pledged to donate to the ACLU and the Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).
In a 2018 Rolling Stone profile, reporter Stephen Rodrick described Johnny Depp's use of hashish and his response to allegations of excessive spending on wine.
In September 2021, Johnny Depp described himself as a victim of cancel culture. Also, in September 2021, he launched IN.2, a London-based sister company to his production company, Infinitum Nihil, and announced that IN.2 and A Contracorriente Films were starting a new development fund for TV and film projects.
In September 2021, a European sister-company to Infinitum Nihil, entitled IN.2, was launched.
On February 15, 2022, Johnny Depp received the Serbian Gold Medal of Merit from President Aleksandar Vučić for "outstanding merits in public and cultural activities, especially in the field of film art and the promotion of the Republic of Serbia in the world".
On May 29, 2022, Johnny Depp, while awaiting a verdict in his defamation trial against Amber Heard, made a surprise appearance at a Jeff Beck gig in Sheffield, playing guitar alongside Beck.
In July 2022, artwork created by Johnny Depp sold out in less than a day at the Castle Fine Art gallery in London's Covent Garden. The "Friends & Heroes" collection, featuring paintings of people who have inspired him, made nearly $4 million.
As of February 2023, Johnny Depp owns a property in West Hollywood and currently lives in London, but has not bought a property there, instead choosing to either stay at hotels or at friends' houses.
In March 2023, Johnny Depp's second installment in the "Friends & Heroes" collection, entitled "Friends & Heroes II" was released. Prints of Heath Ledger, Bob Marley, River Phoenix and Hunter S. Thompson were made available for sale.
In July 2023, Johnny Depp unveiled an auto portrait, entitled "Five", which he had painted in 2021, referring to entering the fifth year of a dark phase in his life.
On September 30, 2024, a special preview event took place for Johnny Depp's "A Bunch of Stuff" art exhibition, with Depp, Jim Jarmusch, Jerry Bruckheimer, and Justin Bartha present.
On October 4, 2024, Johnny Depp opened his first art exhibition, "A Bunch of Stuff", at the Starrett–Lehigh Building in New York City.
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