The actor best known for his iconic portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series has built a remarkably diverse career in Hollywood. In addition to that legendary role, he has delivered unforgettable performances in a range of critically acclaimed films such as Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Donnie Brasco, Blow, and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. His acting talent was recognized with a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his chilling yet mesmerizing performance in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Before he became a household name, the actor had dreams of making it big in the music world. He was so passionate about rock music that he dropped out of school at the age of fifteen to pursue a musical career with his band. His big break in entertainment, however, came not through music but through television. During the 1980s, he gained widespread recognition for his role in the popular TV series 21 Jump Street, which catapulted him into the spotlight.

In his personal life, he married Lori Anne Allison in 1983, though the couple eventually divorced in 1985. Later, he entered into a long-term relationship with French actress and model Vanessa Paradis, with whom he shared fourteen years of his life. Their relationship came to an end in June 2012. Following that, he married actress Amber Heard in February 2015, but the marriage was short-lived, ending in May 2016. From his relationship with Paradis, he has two children: Lily-Rose Depp and Jack John Christopher Depp.