MY KOLKATA EDUGRAPH
ADVERTISEMENT
photo-article-logo Monday, 06 May 2024

Happy Birthday: A look at Johnny Depp's illustrious career

Depp's face on a movie poster is enough to excite the audience. He not only plays a character but becomes them by owning each and every facet of the personality he is playing on the screen. 'The Pirates of the Caribbean' star is adored by millions all over the world but his life has been rocked by scandals

Our Bureau, Agencies Calcutta Published 09.06.22, 08:23 PM
Johnny Depp turned a year older on June 9. This year will be special for him as he has won his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. Additionally, he has been awarded $15 million in damages. After Depp's divorce from Heard in 2016, his acting career has taken a major hit.
1 8

Johnny Depp turned a year older on June 9. This year will be special for him as he has won his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard. Additionally, he has been awarded $15 million in damages. After Depp's divorce from Heard in 2016, his acting career has taken a major hit.

File picture
ADVERTISEMENT
During the height of his stardom, a 13-year stretch ending in 2016, Depp earned some $650 million, including $55 million from his profit participation on 2010’s Alice in Wonderland, a Disney tentpole that earned $1.03 billion worldwide.
2 8

During the height of his stardom, a 13-year stretch ending in 2016, Depp earned some $650 million, including $55 million from his profit participation on 2010’s Alice in Wonderland, a Disney tentpole that earned $1.03 billion worldwide.

File picture
'The Pirates of The Caribbean' is one of the most successful movie franchises of all time and that would not have been possible if Depp did not etch his name on the character of Captain Jack Sparrow.
3 8

'The Pirates of The Caribbean' is one of the most successful movie franchises of all time and that would not have been possible if Depp did not etch his name on the character of Captain Jack Sparrow.

File picture
Years later, after their divorce, Amber Heard penned an op-ed in 'The Washington Post' wherein she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse. However, Johnny denied all allegations and filed a defamation suit against his ex-wife
4 8

Years later, after their divorce, Amber Heard penned an op-ed in 'The Washington Post' wherein she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse. However, Johnny denied all allegations and filed a defamation suit against his ex-wife

File picture
After several weeks of scandalous accusations, shocking testimonies, conflicting statements and controversial counters, the much talked about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case neared its end on last Friday
5 8

After several weeks of scandalous accusations, shocking testimonies, conflicting statements and controversial counters, the much talked about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case neared its end on last Friday

File picture
He was dropped from 'The Pirates of The Caribbean' and 'Fantastic Beasts' franchises owing to domestic abuse allegations and became an outcast in the industry where he once ruled
6 8

He was dropped from 'The Pirates of The Caribbean' and 'Fantastic Beasts' franchises owing to domestic abuse allegations and became an outcast in the industry where he once ruled

File picture
Hollywood's favourite choice to bring to life eccentric characters with an edgy quirk, Johnny Depp's absence from the screen is like a thorn to his litany of fans amid domestic abuse allegations. Now that he has been granted relief by the Court, things may be in place for a highly anticipated comeback
7 8

Hollywood's favourite choice to bring to life eccentric characters with an edgy quirk, Johnny Depp's absence from the screen is like a thorn to his litany of fans amid domestic abuse allegations. Now that he has been granted relief by the Court, things may be in place for a highly anticipated comeback

File picture
Johnny Depp's career started off as a teen idol when he starred in '21 Jump Street' from 1987 to 1990. After essaying the role of Tom Hanson, the actor later went on to star in independent films such as , What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Benny and Joon, Dead Man and Donnie Brasco which saw the actor showcasing his acting talents
8 8

Johnny Depp's career started off as a teen idol when he starred in '21 Jump Street' from 1987 to 1990. After essaying the role of Tom Hanson, the actor later went on to star in independent films such as , What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Benny and Joon, Dead Man and Donnie Brasco which saw the actor showcasing his acting talents

File picture
Follow us on:
ADVERTISEMENT

MORE IN PICTURES

Share this article

CLOSE