Portrait of a legendary actor: Johnny Depp

The Mystery of Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp is an American actor and producer born on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky. He became known for his roles in many successful films such as "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Edward Scissorhands," and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Johnny Depp is renowned for his versatility as an actor and his eccentric style that has captivated millions of fans worldwide.

1. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Plot: Captain Jack Sparrow sets out to find the chest of the famous Davy Jones to avoid being cursed forever.

• Cast: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
• Release date: July 7, 2006
• Box office gross: $1,066,200,000
• Other information: Director: Gore Verbinski

2. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Plot: Jack Sparrow searches for the Fountain of Youth, confronting formidable pirates and reuniting with his love, Angelica.

• Cast: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane
• Release date: May 20, 2011
• Box office gross: $1,045,700,000
• Other information: Director: Rob Marshall

3. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Plot: Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann unite to face Lord Cutler Beckett and Davy Jones in an epic battle.

• Cast: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
• Release date: May 24, 2007
• Box office gross: $963,400,000
• Other information: Director: Gore Verbinski

4. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Plot: Jack Sparrow allies with Will Turner to save Elizabeth Swann and confront the terrible captain Hector Barbossa.

• Cast: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
• Release date: July 9, 2003
• Box office gross: $654,300,000
• Other information: Director: Gore Verbinski

5. Alice in Wonderland

Plot: Alice returns to Wonderland to help the White Queen overthrow the oppressive reign of the Red Queen.

• Cast: Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter
• Release date: March 5, 2010
• Box office gross: $1,025,500,000
• Other information: Director: Tim Burton

6. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Plot: Charlie Bucket wins an golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, a magical place full of surprises.

• Cast: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly
• Release date: July 15, 2005
• Box office gross: $475,000,000
• Other information: Director: Tim Burton

7. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Plot: Albus Dumbledore recruits Newt Scamander to stop the villain Grindelwald and prevent a magical war.

• Cast: Johnny Depp, Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law
• Release date: November 16, 2018
• Box office gross: $653,400,000
• Other information: Director: David Yates

8. Alice Through the Looking Glass

Plot: Alice returns to Wonderland to save the Mad Hatter from the claws of Time and the Red Queen.

• Cast: Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter
• Release date: May 27, 2016
• Box office gross: $299,500,000
• Other information: Director: James Bobin

9. Public Enemies

Plot: The famous gangster John Dillinger challenges the FBI and authorities in a thrilling manhunt across the United States.

• Cast: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard
• Release date: July 1, 2009
• Box office gross: $214,100,000
• Other information: Director: Michael Mann

10. The Lone Ranger

Plot: Masked avenger Tonto and officer John Reid join forces to fight corruption and injustice in the Wild West.

• Cast: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, William Fichtner
• Release date: July 3, 2013
• Box office gross: $260,500,000
• Other information: Director: Gore Verbinski