Childhood and Education Journey of Johnny Depp in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Johnny Depp, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

John Christopher Depp II is an American actor and musician recognized with numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe. Nominated for multiple Academy Awards and British Academy Film Awards, Depp is renowned for his portrayals of eccentric characters. His films have collectively grossed over $8 billion globally, establishing him as one of Hollywood's most commercially successful actors.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

1935: Peter Lorre in Mad Love influenced Depp

In 1935, Peter Lorre's performance in "Mad Love", influenced Johnny Depp's role as Sweeney Todd.

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December 24, 1983: Marriage to Lori Anne Allison

On December 24, 1983, Johnny Depp married Lori Anne Allison in Miami-Dade County, Florida. He was 20, and she was 25.

March 7, 1986: Divorce from Lori Anne Allison finalized

On March 7, 1986, Johnny Depp's divorce from Lori Anne Allison was finalized after two years of marriage.

1993: Depp Co-Owned The Viper Room

In 1993, Johnny Depp co-owned The Viper Room nightclub in Los Angeles.

1999: Lily-Rose Melody Depp Born

In 1999, Depp and Paradis' daughter, Lily-Rose Melody Depp, was born.

2002: Jack Depp Born

In 2002, Depp and Paradis' son, Jack Depp, was born.

2003: Depp No Longer Co-Owned The Viper Room

In 2003, Johnny Depp ceased to co-own The Viper Room nightclub in Los Angeles.

2004: Depp Founded Infinitum Nihil

In 2004, Johnny Depp founded the film production company Infinitum Nihil, where he serves as CEO. His sister, Christi Dembrowski, serves as president.

2009: Portraying John Dillinger in Public Enemies and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

In 2009, Johnny Depp portrayed John Dillinger in "Public Enemies". Also in 2009, he starred in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus", sharing the role initially portrayed by Heath Ledger with Jude Law and Colin Farrell.

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2011: Infinitum Nihil's First Film Releases

In 2011, Infinitum Nihil's first two film releases were The Rum Diary and Hugo.

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June 2012: Separation from Vanessa Paradis

In June 2012, Depp and Paradis announced their separation.

2013: Depp Declares He Stopped Drinking Alcohol

In 2013, Johnny Depp stated that he had stopped drinking alcohol, adding that he "pretty much got everything [he] could get out of it", and that he wouldn't rely on alcohol to cope with his breakup with Vanessa Paradis.

February 3, 2015: Marriage to Amber Heard

On February 3, 2015, Depp and Heard were married in a civil ceremony.

May 23, 2016: Heard files for divorce

On May 23, 2016, Heard filed for divorce from Depp and obtained a temporary restraining order, alleging verbal and physical abuse.

August 2016: Divorce settlement reached

In August 2016, Depp and Heard reached a settlement in their divorce case.

2016: Hollywood Vampires World Tour

In 2016, Johnny Depp's band Hollywood Vampires went on their first world tour.

January 2017: Divorce finalized

In January 2017, the divorce between Depp and Heard was finalized, with Depp paying Heard a settlement of US$7 million, which she pledged to donate to charity.

2018: Hollywood Vampires World Tour

In 2018, Johnny Depp's band Hollywood Vampires went on their second world tour.

2018: Rolling Stone Profile Details Depp's Substance Use

In a 2018 Rolling Stone profile, reporter Stephen Rodrick described Johnny Depp using hashish and being "alternately hilarious, sly and incoherent." Depp also disputed claims of spending $30,000 monthly on wine, stating he spent "far more."

2020: Depp's Image According to The Guardian

According to The Guardian journalist Hadley Freeman in 2020, Johnny Depp was seen as the "bad boy of Hollywood" in the 1990s due to his chain smoking, drug use, and drinking habits.

September 2021: Launch of IN.2, a sister company to Infinitum Nihil

In September 2021, Johnny Depp's film production company Infinitum Nihil launched IN.2, a European sister-company. Depp stated that IN.2 will build a space where artists can be artists.

2021: Depp Painted Auto Portrait "Five"

In 2021, Johnny Depp painted an auto portrait, entitled "Five", linked to a dark phase in his life.

December 2022: Depp and Heard Settle Defamation Case

In December 2022, Heard and Depp settled their defamation case, with Heard maintaining the settlement was "not an act of concession" and Depp pledging to donate the $1 million payment to charities.

February 2023: Living situation in London

By February 2023, Depp had not yet bought a property in London, instead choosing to either stay at hotels or at friends' houses.

March 2023: Release of "Friends & Heroes II" Collection

In March 2023, Johnny Depp released a second installment in the "Friends & Heroes" collection, entitled "Friends & Heroes II".

July 2023: Depp Unveils Auto Portrait "Five"

In July 2023, Johnny Depp unveiled an auto portrait, entitled "Five" which he had painted in 2021.

September 2023: Principal photography commenced for Modì

In September 2023, Principal photography commenced in Budapest, Hungary for Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness (2024), Johnny Depp's first directorial effort in over 25 years. The film is about 72 hours in the life of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani.