I went and saw Pirates of the Carribean this past weekend, and I absolutely loved the movie. 
But what I enjoyed the most was Johnny Depp and his character, Jack Sparrow. I thought he was brilliant in the role. He was quirky and funny and an absolutely rogue. His facial expressions were priceless and had me laughing out loud so many times. The man has great comedic timing. For me, Johnny Depp made the movie, and I honestly believe that no one else could have played the part of Jack Sparrow so well.
After the movie I got to thinking about Johnny Depp and his acting career. A man who is such a chameleon when it comes to acting and the characters he portrays. A man who enjoys (and doesn’t care what other people think), about his transformations for the movies he chooses to 
star in. He doesn’t take on typical acting roles, but rather chooses roles that are different, way out there, and are sometimes bizzare. But he becomes those characters in a way that I find riveting and completely fascinating. He’s one of the few actors that has really carved out a niche for himself as a truly idiosyncratic performer. But despite those idiosyncracies, he entertains us. He makes us laugh and escape from reality for a few hours while watching one of his films. And isn’t that what it’s all about?
It’s hard to believe that Johnny Depp has been around since 1984. I remember thinking “what 
a babe” he was when I was much younger, and I can remember his face being plastered all over my monthly Tiger Beat Magazine. And now, even at his age of 43, my teenage girls think he’s hot. Most people first remember Johnny Depp as teen idol Tom Hanson from 21 Jump Street. I loved that show and remember watching it faithfully every week. But what some people don’t realize is that Depp got his first big acting break playing a role on A Nightmare on Elm Street.
The man truly has many faces — some of them gorgeous and sexy, (Chocolat) some of them frightful, even, (Secret Window) and some that are downright rakes and rogues (The Libertine 
& Pirates of the Carribean). He’s played an animated character (The Corpse Bride), and a man with scissors for hands (Edward Scissorhands). He’s done off beat movies like What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, and Benny and Joon (both great movies). Then there was his characters in Platoon (who knew?) and Blow that showed us a much more serious side to Depp’s acting skills. And who could forget his role as Willy Wonka? What a goofball! But I loved that movie, and I really enjoyed Depp’s and Timothy Burton’s spin on Wonka.
The man is definitely mega-talented, and he has many great character roles to prove it. But no matter what “face” Johnny Depp plays, ultimately he’s one of those rare actors that seem to be timeless and ageless.
Just for fun, here are some interesting and trivial facts about Johnny Depp:
1. When Johnny was a child, he would have nightmares about clowns. To this day, he is afraid of the colorful creatures.
2. His mother gave him his first guitar when he was 12. Five years later, he started a band, “The Kidz of Florida”. The band opened for popular bands like The Talking Heads and The Pretenders.
3. Johnny quit school his junior year in high school. He lived in a car, worked as a construction worker during the day and played gigs with The Kidz at night.
4. His former wife introduced him to Nicolas Cage, who liked his scruffy looks and took him to see his agent. Deep landed a part in “Nightmare on Elm Street.”
5. He was engaged to Winona Ryder in the early 1990′s, so after they ended the engagement, Depp had his tattoo that once read “Winona Forever” laser-altered to read “Wino Forever”.
6. Johnny’s daughter (Lily Rose) made bracelets for him that he wears as often as possible.
7. He turned down the lead in the film Speed. He also turned down Pitt’s roles in Thelma and Louise and Legends of The Fall. Also, roles in Titanic, Interview with a Vampire, and Sin City.
8. Johnny enjoys shopping at thrift stores and has a nine foot fiberglass rooster he bought at a Hollywood thrift shop. He keeps it in his living room and affectionately refers to it as his 9 foot cock.
9. Johnny was paid $18 million dollars to play the role of Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
10. Depp trashed a room at a hotel in New York City in September 1994 and ended up in jail. The damage to the hotel room came to $10,000. According to Depp, a mysterious armored beast was to blame. “He came home and got ready for bed and opened up the closet door. An armadillo jumped out of the closet, ran around, knocked over all kinds of furniture and then jumped out the window and left him with the damage”. This is honestly one of the official versions that he gave to police as his statement.
So, what are your favorite “faces” of Johnny Depp? What character that he played in a movie is your favorite and why?
Janelle Denison finds it hard to believe that it’s been nearly 25 years since she first started writing romance novels. At first, it was a way to pass idle time while her husband worked swing shift, but before long it became an obsession to get published. Luckily, she kept at it (it took her over 5 years to get that first book published!) and is now a Waldenbooks, Barnes & Noble, and USA Today Bestselling author! Now, after selling over 45 plus novels, she finds that her Plotmonkey pals help to keep her stories fresh and unique, and she can’t imagine writing a story without their input. Janelle lives in Oregon with her husband, Don, along with two teenage daughters that keep life interesting.
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I like a lot of the roles you mentioned: 21 Jump Street, Edward Scissorhands, Pirates of the Caribbean. Chocolat. I love his willingness to play characters outside of the safety zone. And that he doesn’t take himself completely seriously. And he’s so gorgeous. I even love his tattoos. If there was anything I could change about him, it would be the whole smoking thing. Even with Johnny, it’s a turn-off. But I still love him :love2: :love2: :love2:
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I loved his character in Chocolat’ the best I think. He was just really sexy in that film. I haven’t seen Pirates II but I saw the first one and he was great in that one too. Definately a pirate you wouldn’t mind being captured by.
I just love the diversity he has in his roles. And that he actually is believable in the roles he plays. Unlike some actors, you see them try and go outside of their comfort zone and it just doesn’t work.
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I first “found” Johnny Depp in 21 Jump Street. That was must see TV! But my favorite role was in Chocolat. He was so seductive in that.
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I love any role he plays. And yes, he was definitely sexy in Chocolat’. He more that becomes the role, he takes the character and makes his own. To me one of the differences with Johnny is that I can never imagine anyone else playing the part that he does.
I always enjoy seeing him interviewed on the AG. He seems to be very down to earth in his own way
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I loved his role in the Pirates. But then any role he takes on he is good at, he just seems to make it his very own…..what can you say he is one dreamy, sexy guy………..:thumbsup:
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I keep waiting for Johnny to knock on my door and take me away. He’s been my fantasy prince charming forever.
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Johnny Depp as Captain Jack has stolen my heart :love2:. I love all his movies, but the movie that I can watch over and over again is Crybaby.
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I loved him in Benny and Joon.
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i love him in 21 jump street. so cute. edward oh so cute.:love2::thumbsup2:
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I loved Chocolat; wow!!!
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Until I sat here and read this, I did not realize how many things he has acted in. And to sit and picture him in each role, wow. As I’ve said before, he is a sexy, sexy man-but I love the fact that I do not see him all over the tabloids as I but my groceries. That in and of itself is hot! Also, talking about must see tv-oh, the days of 21 Jump Street. I so wish they were in syndication. My teenager would absolutely love it!
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I just watched ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ again the other night. What a great performance!
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Johnny Had me since 21 Jump steet all those years ago.:love2:
Captain Jack has my heart. :love2: I started reading romance when Pirates were Hotter back in the 80′s.
Janelle, didn’t you love the make up on Johnny when he was the god of the cannibals.:happy2:
Chocolat is to die for Gypsy’s are also so Romantic with a slight degree of mystery.
I saw wher the Secret Window was on TV Tuesday. I missed it but hope to see it.
The best thing I like about Johnny is that he doesn’t go with the flow of what is popular. He blazes his on path. That is what makes him so unique and special.
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Johnny Johnny Johnny:love2: I have to fall in line with everyone else on this one. Too me Johnny Depp was sexiest in Chocolat. But he is irresisitible in Pirates. I love a bad guy with a bit of a soul. And u have to admit the way he kisses Keira Knightley is very sexy. I would not mind trading places with her and getting a kiss from him. :kiss:
I will admit even though I love Johnny Depp, my heart is still faithful to Brad Pitt.:love2: I personally like him with Angelina better than Jennifer Aniston.(yea my best friend argues with me all the time because I like Angelina Jolie) And there is nothing that man can’t do and not look sexy doing it.:kiss: He is without a doubt in my opinion, God’s gift to women everywhere.
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ugh.. i spelled “to” wrong.. sorry guys
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I’m afraid I haven’t seen all his movies (need to remedy that), especially Chocolat that everyone is talking about. I really liked him in Edward Scissorhands and of course Pirates. He really knows how to make a character his own. He also seems to be a true original in his real life.
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Hey, everyone! Yesterday I spent 16 hours at Disneyland (Yes, you read that right – 16hours — 8AM to Midnight) with my two daughters and their friends. I went on the new Pirates of the Carribean ride and saw Jack Sparrow — three times while on the ride. They did a great likeness of him. It was fun, but today, I’m completely and utterly EXHAUSTED.
I’m going to need a nap today, no doubt :zzz:
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I would have to say my favorites would have to be Pirates of the Caribean, Secrect Window, Sleepy Hollow and Edward Scissorhands.
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Pirates of the Carribean .I think he is great in any role he plays,but Captain Jack is my favorite.I have watch the first one over 5 times.Can’t wait to see Dead Man’ Chest.
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Okay, I have to confess I don’t think I have ever seen Johnny Depp in any movie! Hard to believe! I’ve seen him in some interviews & he is an interesting person. He was on Oprah once & had to drink wine because he was so nervous! Cute! I’ll have to rent one of his movies & form an opinion. He definitely walks to his own drummer!
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Oh, I saw Secret Window not too long ago and I really liked him in that. Of course, I liked him as Jack Sparrow and in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape…come to think of it…I really can’t think of anything I haveNOT liked him in… *sigh* LOVE him….really, I do…
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Since no one has mentioned his role as J.M. Barrie in Finding Neverland, I must do so now!
I think this role will always be one of my favorites and resulted in an Oscar nomination for best actor. The film is fantastic. Don’t just sit there! Go rent it! :wave:
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Finding Neverland is such an awesome movie. :cry:
My daughter and i both drool over him when we see him, age difference be danged.
He is one of the most versatile actors out there- no cookie cutter parts for him. And I would love to see his 9′ cock.
I can’t wait for Pirates 3.
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I have been trying to see his movies ever since seeing Edward Scissorhands. Love Chocolat and his pirate role. The trailer for Libertine looks interesting – another different role for him. I’ll bet in person he’s an extraordinary person to talk to.
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Captain Jack Sparrow is my favorite Johnny Depp character and my ultimate dream man. :love2: I love Johnny Depp. I too was a 21 Jump Street girl and I liked Scissorhands as well. For those of you who haven’t seen Chocolat you are missing out, what a great movie.:thumbsup2::thumbsup2: