Johnny Depp is an acclaimed American actor and musician. Depp initially pursued a music career before transitioning to acting, gaining fame with his role on the TV series “21 Jump Street” in the late 1980s. He was born John Christopher Depp II on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky. He is known for his eclectic and unconventional film choices, often collaborating with director Tim Burton on films like “Edward Scissorhands” (1990), “Ed Wood” (1994), and “Sleepy Hollow” (1999). Depp achieved global stardom as Captain Jack Sparrow in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series, starting in 2003. Throughout his career, Depp has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and nominations for three Academy Awards. Beyond acting, he has also been involved in music, forming the rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires with Alice Cooper and Joe Perry.