An actor, screenwriter, director, producer, musician. Years active 1984 – present.
Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, has one brother and two sisters. In 1978, Depp's parents got divorced.
Depp began playing in various garage bands at the age of 12. In 1979, Depp dropped out of school to become a rock musician.
In 1983, Depp married Lori A. Allison. (Divorced in 1985). Since then had four fiancées: Sherilyn Fenn, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Grey and Kate Moss.
Depp’s wife introduced him to an actor Nicolas Cage, who advised Depp to pursue an acting career.
In 1990s Depp was accused of selling drugs at his club, The Viper Room, because River Phoenix died just outside the club due to drug overdose in 1993.
In 1994, Depp was arrested and questioned for allegedly causing serious damage to a New York City hotel suite. He was arrested again in 1999 for brawling with paparazzi outside a restaurant while dining in London.
Since 1998 Depp has had a relationship with Vanessa Paradis. They have two children. Lily-Rose Melody Depp was born May 27, 1999, John "Jack" Christopher Depp III was born April 9, 2002.
As a guitar player, Depp has recorded a solo album.
Played slide guitar on the Oasis song "Fade In-Out" as well as on "Fade Away (Warchild Version)".
He is a friend of The Pogues' Shane MacGowan, and performed on MacGowan's first solo album.
As well, he was a member of P, a group featuring Butthole Surfers singer Gibby Haynes and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea. …
