Insanely talented actor, musician, producer and musician Johnny Depp as the highest paid in Hollywood is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
The owner of innate talent, an extraordinary appearance from the first appearance on the big screen fell in love with the audience.
The presence of Johnny Depp on the screen almost 100% guarantees the tape success! And here is a selection of the most striking roles in the career of a famous actor. The list is based on Kinopoisk rating.
1
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
The role of a pretty pirate without a ship Jack Sparrow ... oh yes, Captain Jack Sparrow has become the hallmark of the actor.
The first of 5 films about the adventures of Jack, daughter of Governor Elizabeth and her lover Will was released in 2003 and was immediately presented in several nominations for Oscars, Golden Globes and others.
The first part of "Pirates" introduces us not only to the heroes, but also to the difficult relationships between them. The film is remembered not only for its exciting plot, a kind of humor, but also for brilliant actors, including Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley.
2
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
The second part of the adventure films about pirates has become no less vivid and memorable than the first.
The plot is built around the Jack Sparrow compass, which, according to legend, will show the owner the path to the treasures, and a strange rag with the image of a key. Jack begins his search for the key. But not only he is interested in obtaining wealth.
Sea monsters, mystical ships, chases, the salvation of a beautiful girl and much more awaits the audience.
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3
Platoon (1986)
Drama directed by Oliver Stone, dedicated to the soldiers who died in the Vietnam War.
Despite the fact that Johnny Depp played a supporting role, he fit perfectly into the star cast, where Charlie Sheen and Willem Dafoe shone. Viewers are shown the story of one platoon consisting of young volunteer soldiers.
The film was warmly received by film critics and viewers, was awarded a number of prestigious film awards - Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and others.
4
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
The last film in the series about pirates, which was directed by Gore Verbinski.
In an attempt to save Jack from Cutler Beckett's revenge, Elizabeth and Will go to the ends of the world, where they find their friend, losing their mind due to a long stay in solitude. But this is only the beginning of incredible adventures on the border of two worlds: the world of the living and the world of the dead.
The film with a bang was accepted by the audience, became the highest grossing film in 2007.
5
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
The first creative union of Johnny Depp and the legendary master of the surreal genre Tim Burton. The image of Edward was hatched by Tim from his teens, but it was Johnny Depp who was able to translate it on the screen (although initially such famous actors as Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey, etc. were considered for this role).
Enclosed in itself, laconic (169 words for the whole film!), The hero lives most of his life in solitude in a castle on a hill. A feature of Edward is something like scissors instead of hands, which cannot but alarm everyone around. In a completely new way, his life began to play at the moment when he met the beautiful girl Kim ... And yet, only women can turn the world upside down!
History does not have a happy end, but it touches to the core.
6
Cocaine (2001)
This vibrant, intriguing film is based on a real biography of the famous American drug dealer George Young.
Young and ambitious Young chose a very simple, but at the same time dangerous path to achieve his material goals - he sells drugs. Possessing the "dope" of the most influential people in his city, he dramatically increases his condition. But the adventurer gets real pleasure not from money, but from a sense of danger.
The audience was sunk into the soul of the joint acting of Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz. By the way, there is an interesting article about the amazing and unique Penelope Cruz on most-beauty.ru.
7
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Alternate, undeniably successful, I have Depp working with director Tim Burton, like all others, doomed to success.
Constable Ikabod Crane on justice advocates a scientific approach by developing new methods for investigating crimes. However, his innovation does not find support and understanding of the judicial authorities, he is sent to investigate strange deaths in the town of Sleepy Hollow. All the victims were beheaded by the ghost of the Headless Horseman - a hero of a local legend. It is very strange that only the bodies of the victims were found, but the severed heads mysteriously disappeared.
The figure of Crane was not greeted very favorably; his only support was the daughter of the local banker Katrina Van Tassel, who helped solve this case.
8
What is eating Gilbert Grape? (1993)
A screen version of the eponymous novel by Peter Hudges about how complicated and unpromising the life of a young guy is in a provincial town, and even more so when he is responsible for the whole family. The care of a reclusive mother, a secret affair with a mature married lady, work in a small grocery store and constant supervision of the mentally retarded brother Arnie (Leo DiCaprio!) - that's all that this guy had before the moment he appeared in the city Trailer with the beautiful Becky! The death of his mother untied the hands of Gilbert: he, together with his brother and lover, sets off to meet a new life.
Despite the fact that the main role in the film was played by Johnny Depp, it was Leonadno DiCaprio who won the whole placer of prestigious awards and nominations.
9
Benny and June (1993)
For the role of an unusual-looking young man, Sam Johnny Depp was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
The picture tells the story of Benny’s complicated life, by the will of fate left alone to look after her younger sister, suffering from schizophrenia.
The absurd meeting of June and Sam gives rise to an unusual romantic story, the enemy of which is Benny. But can he prevent the lovers from being together?
10
Jump Street 21 (TV series 1987 - 1991)
The youth series, consisting of 5 seasons, became a real hit of the FOX network, and also glorified Johnny Depp, a little-known at that time beginning actor in Hollywood.
Jump Street 21 is a special government organization consisting of four young police officers working undercover in educational institutions. Their goal is the fight against crime among young people.
However, it’s quite difficult to get into confidence in dangerous violators of the law ...
The series made a splash and became one of the most popular youth projects of the 1980s.
11
Fairyland (2004)
And again, the main role, which eventually went to Johnny Depp, was originally considered by Jim Carrey!
A biographical drama about the life and career of James Barry, the creator of the most famous children's tale of a boy who did not want to grow up.
Meeting with the widow Sylvia and her four sons in the roots changed the life of the playwright-loser James. Very quickly he became a friend of the family, and after the death of his beloved, he takes care of the children. With special love, Barry penetrates his third-oldest son, Peter, who becomes the prototype of the world-famous Peter Pan.
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12
Secrets of the underwater world 3D (2006)
Fans could hear the voice of their beloved actor, as well as British actress Kate Winslet, in the original voice acting of the short documentary of the film company IMAX Corporation.
The film allows you to plunge headlong into the bewitching world of the Pacific, to get acquainted with the unusual inhabitants of the deep sea, their hierarchy and the laws of coexistence.
Much attention is paid to the problems of global warming and their relationship with changes in the state of the oceans.
13
Dead Man (1995)
This film was the last and most expensive in the creative career of director Jim Jarmusch. The film made a real sensation in the public: either they understood and admired it, or simply did not understand ...
The young accountant William Blake goes to the Wild West, where he was promised work at a large metallurgical plant. However, for a number of reasons, he still does not receive a position.
After a series of shootings of the seriously wounded Blake, they accuse him of murder and appoint a substantial reward for his head. There is no one to wait for help, and the hero, in the hope of salvation, takes refuge in the forest, where he is found by the hermit Indian Nobody. He becomes his psycho-pump - the conductor of Blake’s soul to another world.
The viewer is given the right to interpret the name of the film in his own way, because there are many dead people in the film. But, regarding the character of Johnny Depp, then decide for yourself: does he die at the very beginning of the film or only at the end, and what does the soul or body die before?
14
Donnie Brasco (1997)
A crime drama with more than a stellar cast: Johnny Depp, Al Pchino, Michael Madsen and many others!
In a difficult situation is the young FBI agent Joe Pistone. He receives a new super-dangerous mission and a new name - Donnie Brasco. Now this person has nothing to do with a past life, namely with his family. Becoming a member of a criminal organization, and enlisting the support of the old mafiosi Benjamin "Lefty"
Ruggiero, he ceases to play the role of Donnie Brasco, but really becomes him.
To betray work and family or to betray a new friend who trusted you and vouched for you before dangerous criminal authorities? A difficult choice now confronts Joe ... or now already before Donnie?
15
Chocolate (2000)
The film, based on the novel of the same name by J. Harris, rightfully takes place in our rating. The film takes place in France in the 50s - 60s.
In a small town, a young but very bold and ambitious Viennese Rocher opens a small pastry shop, which undoubtedly works wonders. But how else to explain the fact that, without proper support, she manages not only to create real masterpieces of culinary art, thereby guessing the gastronomic desires of people, but also to establish friendly relations with the townspeople? ... But only with the advent of the tramp Ru, Vienne in the vicinity of the city I realized what she wants herself.
One of those rare cases in the cinema when the role of the second plan is looked and remembered by the audience at the main level!
Conclusion
Depp's manner of playing, his charisma and behavior in the frame are always peculiar and noticeably distinguish him from other stars. The actor deservedly bears the honorary title of a real Hollywood sex symbol of our time. His characters are cheerful, daring, extraordinary, vibrant, shocking, but at the same time, kind and touching, millions of fans around the world have fallen in love with themselves!