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John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor known for his portrayals of offbeat and eccentric characters such as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, and Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

He has collaborated with director and close friend Tim Burton in six films:

  • Edward Scissorhands (1990)
  • Ed Wood (1994)
  • Sleepy Hollow (1999)
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
  • Corpse Bride (2005)
  • Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)

Depp has also garnered acclaim for his portrayals of real life figures such as Edward Wood, Jr. in Ed Wood, Joseph D. Pistone in Donnie Brasco, and George Jung in Blow.

Depp has been nominated for three Academy Awards and he has won Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards. He currently lives in France with his partner, French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis.

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