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.

John Christopher Depp II is a highly successful American actor and musician, celebrated for his diverse roles and eccentric characters. He has won a Golden Globe Award and received multiple nominations for prestigious awards like the Academy Awards and British Academy Film Awards. Depp's films have collectively grossed over $8 billion globally, establishing him as a prominent and financially successful figure in Hollywood.

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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 and Once Upon a Time in Mexico Releases

In 2003, Johnny Depp starred as Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl", receiving widespread acclaim and several award nominations. He also played a corrupt CIA agent in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico", which was moderately successful with praise for Depp's performance.

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2003: World's Sexiest Man

In 2003, Johnny Depp was named "World's Sexiest Man" by People magazine.

2004: Secret Window, The Libertine, Finding Neverland Releases and Foundation of Infinitum Nihil

In 2004, Johnny Depp starred in "Secret Window", "The Libertine", and "Finding Neverland", earning his second Academy Award nomination for "Finding Neverland". He also made a cameo in "Happily Ever After" and founded his film production company, Infinitum Nihil.

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2005: People's Choice Awards

From 2005 through 2012, Johnny Depp was named by public vote as "Favorite Male Movie Star" at the People's Choice Awards every year.

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, and voiced Victor Van Dort in Burton's stop-motion animation "Corpse Bride". "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" received positive reviews and earned Depp a Golden Globe nomination.

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2007: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Release

In 2007, Johnny Depp starred as Sweeney Todd in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street", his sixth collaboration with Tim Burton. He prepared for the role by recording demos with Bruce Witkin. The film was commercially and critically successful, and Depp won a Golden Globe and received an Academy Award nomination for his performance.

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2009: "World's Sexiest Man" Title Again

Johnny Depp received the title of "World's Sexiest Man" by People magazine again in 2009.

2010: Success of Alice in Wonderland

In 2010, Alice in Wonderland became the biggest commercial hit of Johnny Depp's career and one of the highest-grossing films in history at the time.

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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 US$1 billion. He also starred in "The Tourist" opposite Angelina Jolie. Depp received Golden Globe nominations for both films.

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2012: Highest-Paid Actor in 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.

2012: Highest-Paid Actor and Dark Shadows Release

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

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2012: Highest-Paid Actor

In 2012, Johnny Depp was recognized as one of the world's biggest film stars and was listed by the Guinness World Records as the world's highest-paid actor, earning US$75 million in a year.

2013: Declared Sobriety

In 2013, Johnny Depp declared that he had stopped drinking alcohol, stating that he had gotten everything he could out of it.

2015: Mortdecai and Black Mass Releases, Dior Sauvage Campaign and Disney Legend Induction

In 2015, Johnny Depp starred in "Mortdecai", which was a critical and commercial failure, and "Black Mass", which was better received. He also became the face of Dior's Sauvage fragrance and was inducted as a Disney Legend.

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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.

2021: Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise Earnings

As of 2021, the five films in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, featuring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, have earned US$4.5 billion.

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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 his contributions to film art and the promotion of Serbia.