Johnny Depp's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Johnny Depp. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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

1999: Honorary César Award

In 1999, Johnny Depp received an Honorary César Award.

2003: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and Once Upon a Time in Mexico releases

In 2003, Johnny Depp starred in Walt Disney Pictures' "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" as Captain Jack Sparrow, earning critical acclaim and award nominations. Also in 2003, he played a corrupt CIA agent in Robert Rodriguez' "Once Upon a Time in Mexico", which received positive reviews particularly for Depp's performance.

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2003: Named "World's Sexiest Man" by People

In 2003, Johnny Depp was named "World's Sexiest Man" by People magazine, the same year the first "Pirates" movie was released.

2004: Secret Window, The Libertine, Finding Neverland releases, and founding of Infinitum Nihil

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.

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2005: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride releases

In 2005, Johnny Depp starred in Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" as Willy Wonka, earning a Golden Globe nomination. Depp also voiced Victor Van Dort in Burton's stop-motion animation "Corpse Bride" in 2005.

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2005: Named "Favorite Male Movie Star" at the People's Choice Awards

In 2005, Johnny Depp was named by public vote as "Favorite Male Movie Star" at the People's Choice Awards. He went on to win the award every year through 2012.

2007: At World's End and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street releases

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. Also in 2007, Depp starred in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street", winning a Golden Globe award and receiving an Academy Award nomination.

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2009: Named "World's Sexiest Man" by People again

In 2009, Johnny Depp was named "World's Sexiest Man" by People magazine for the second time. He also starred as John Dillinger in Public Enemies in 2009.

2010: Alice in Wonderland and The Tourist releases

In 2010, Johnny Depp starred in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" as the Mad Hatter, which grossed over $1 billion. Depp also starred in "The Tourist" opposite Angelina Jolie in 2010. He received Golden Globe nominations for both films.

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2012: Highest-paid actor in the American film industry

In 2012, Johnny Depp became the highest-paid actor in the American film industry, earning as high as $75 million per film. He also was named by public vote as "Favorite Male Movie Star" at the People's Choice Awards for 2012.

2012: Guinness World Record and Dark Shadows release

In 2012, Johnny Depp was listed by the Guinness World Records as the world's highest-paid actor. That year, he starred in and co-produced Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows", based on the 1960s television soap opera.

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2013: Depp Declares He Stopped Drinking Alcohol

In 2013, Johnny Depp declared that he had stopped drinking alcohol and discussed his past relationship with wine and spirits.

2015: Mortdecai, Black Mass releases, and Dior Sauvage endorsement

In 2015, Johnny Depp appeared in "Mortdecai" and "Black Mass", with the latter receiving better reviews and earning him a SAG award nomination. In 2015, Depp became the face of Dior's men's fragrance, Sauvage and was inducted as a Disney Legend.

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February 15, 2022: Depp Receives Serbian Gold Medal of Merit

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".