Unique Facts About Johnny Depp, Former Highest-Paid Actor Who Never Won an Oscar

Kapanlagi.com - Johnny Depp is known for his extraordinary ability to portray various roles, earning him the nickname 'The Actor with a Thousand Faces'. The films he starred in, such as his role as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean, Edward in Edward Scissorhands, and Willy Wonka in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, are still ingrained in the memories of the audience to this day. It turns out, Johnny Depp has a uniqueness that is rarely known by many people.

1. Never Won an Oscar

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Johnny Depp, an actor with many talents, is famous for his mesmerizing acting skills. Despite portraying dozens of characters perfectly, Johnny Depp has never won an Oscar.

2. Allergy to Chocolate

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This actor once again portrayed an extraordinary role as Willy Wonka in the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. As the eccentric chocolate factory owner, the character of Wonka was brilliantly played by him. Ironically, Johnny Depp, the actor, is allergic to chocolate despite playing the role of the chocolate factory owner.

3. Often Carrying Jack Sparrow Costume

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Because he is so connected to his role as Jack Sparrow, this actor often carries his costume wherever he goes. Johnny Depp enjoys transforming into Jack Sparrow to surprise children in hospitals and entertain them there.

4. Kind-hearted Person

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Despite being a popular actor, Johnny Depp is not arrogant, but humble and generous. This was evident when he adopted the horse used in the filming of Sleepy Hollow so that the horse would not be euthanized. In addition, he also willingly donated all his fees from the film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus for the financial well-being of the late Heath Ledger's daughter.

5. Collecting Barbie Dolls

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In addition to being kind-hearted, Johnny Depp is also known as a handsome and cool man. However, who would have thought that he has a unique hobby for a 60-year-old man, which is collecting Barbie dolls. He enjoys collecting various types of Barbie dolls, including some limited editions.

6. Dropping Out of School to Become a Rockstar

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At the age of 12, Johnny Depp got his first guitar, which later sparked his obsession with music. As a teenager, Johnny chose to drop out of school and pursue his dream of becoming a musician. Although he didn't achieve fame as a musician, he managed to achieve fame through another profession.

7. Formerly Worked as a Telemarketer

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When he was young and living in a friend's '67 Chevy Impala, he joined a friend as a telemarketer at a stationery company to make a living.

8. Establishing a Film Production Company

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In 2004, Johnny Depp established a film production company called Infinitium Nihil, which literally means "nothing lasts forever." In the company, he serves as the CEO, actor, and producer, while his sister, Christi Dembrowski, serves as the company's president. Infinitium Nihil has produced various films including The Rum Diary, Hugo, Dark Shadows, Lone Ranger, and Mortdecai.

9. Almost Fired by Disney

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When producing the film Pirates of The Caribbean, Johnny Depp was almost fired by Disney Studio executives responsible for the production. They felt that the portrayal of the fictional character Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Depp, was unclear. However, the reality is different now, as the film franchise has become one of Disney's biggest sources of income, especially thanks to the popularity of the pirate captain character.

10. The Highest-Paid Actor in 2016

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According to Celeb Net Wealth, Johnny Depp, known as an actor, film producer, and musician, has earned a total income of approximately USD $350 million. His achievements are also recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest-earning actor in 2012. This information was revealed after Depp reported his earnings from his cameo appearance in the film 21 Jump Street (2012) and Dark Shadows.

According to CBS News coverage, Depp was recognized as the highest-paid actor in 2016, with upfront payments reaching eight figures for his roles in the Pirates of The Caribbean sequels and the Alice in Wonderland franchise.

11. What is Johnny Depp's ethnicity?

He has Belgian (Flemish), Dutch, English, French, and German ancestry. Additionally, he also has Native American heritage through his grandmother's lineage. His childhood was marked by the companionship of his brothers, Danny, and his sisters, Debbie and Christie.

12. Which films made Johnny Depp famous?

Depp gained global fame for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean adventure film series (2003-2017). He also received acclaim for his roles in Chocolat (2000) and Finding Neverland (2004).

13. When did Johnny Depp start singing?

At the age of 16, Depp decided to leave school to pursue a music career. His band, known as the Kids, relocated from Florida, where Depp spent most of his childhood, to Los Angeles. In 1983, Depp married Lori Anne Allison, who worked as a makeup artist while struggling to pursue a career as a musician.

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