Arare glimpse into the world of a superstarwhose virtuoso eccentricity
and willingness to take on unconventional films fora mass audiencehas
helped himretain alternative credentials and respect from critics that
most actors only dream ofNot only is Johnny Depp a huge star, but his
unconventional choice of movie roles has made him a fascinating and
mysterious character, endearing himself to audiences as diverse as the
roles he plays. With appearances in both children's and adult films such
as"Alice in Wonderland"and "Public Enemies," Depp has a mass market
cross-generational appeal. Tracing his career from his debut in
"Nightmare on Elm Street" in 1984 through to his flamboyant turn as the
voice of Victor Van Dort in "Corpse Bride "and the spectacular success
of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, this biography shows how Depp
has successfully carved a niche for himself as a serious, somewhat dark,
idiosyncratic performer, consistently selecting roles that surprised
critics and audiences alike. Other aspects of the charismatic actor's
life chartedhere include failed engagements to Jennifer Grey, Winona
Ryder, and Kate Moss; his currentrelationship with French singer-actress
Vanessa Paradis, with whom he has two children; andhis early wild
parallel career as a rock musician."
