JOHNNY DEPP at HOLLYWOOD TEEN MOVIES

* Johnny grew up in Florida. His parents divorced when he was 15.

* As a youngster Johnny did not enjoy school, but spent considerable time playing his guitar. He once played the guitar in a band called "The Kids". He dropped out of high school early.

* When Johnny first moved to LA he sold ball point pens over the phone.
* His big-screen debut was in the teen horror flick "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984).

* From 1983 to 1985 he was married to Lori Anne Allison. He is now married to Vanessa Paradis. They have 1 child, Lily-Rose Melody Depp, born: 27 May 1999.

* In 1986 he appeared in the oscar winning film "Platoon".

* In 1987 Johnny gained popularity when he starred in the TV series "21 Jump Street". His salary was $45,000 per episode.

* In 1988 he got his "Betty Sue" tattoo. He also enjoys reading true-crime books.

* In 1989 he demonstrated his comedic talent with an over-the-top performance in the hilarious teen comedy musical "Cry-Baby".

* Also in 1989 he was arrested in Vancouver & charged with assault & mischief in connection with a fight he had with a hotel security guard. The charges were later dropped.

* In 1990, Depp played the title role in Tim Burton's fantasy Edward Scissorhands. Johnny & Tim continued to work together throughout the 90's with the successful films "Ed Wood" (1994) & "Sleepy Hollow" (1999).

* Johnny fell in love with his "Edward Scissorhands" co-star Winona Ryder. They were engaged from 1990 to 1993. Johnny has also been engaged to Sherilyn Fenn & Jennifer Grey. Johnny has also dated model Kate Moss.

* In 1994 Depp was arrested for trashing a $1200-a-night hotel room in New York City.
* In 1995 Johnny ranked 1st in Empire magazine's "100 Sexiest Stars in film history".
* In 1996 he was chosen by People magazine as 1 of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.
* In October 1997 he ranked 67th in Empire magazine's "Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time".
* In January 1999 Depp was arrested for fighting with paparazzis in front of a London restaurant.
* Depp owns famous L.A. nightclub "The Viper Room". He currently plays in a band called "P" .
* In 2003 Johnny appeared in Robert Rodriguez's action flick "Once Upon A Time in Mexico".

SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY :
* 2005 - Pirates of the Caribbean 2
* 2005 - The Rum Diary
* 2005 - Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
* 2004 - The Libertine
* 2004 - J.M. Barrie's Neverland
* 2004 - Secret Window
* 2003 - Once Upon a Time in Mexico
* 2003 - Pirates of the Caribbean
* 2001 - From Hell
* 2001 - Blow
* 2000 - Chocolat
* 2000 - Before Night Falls
* 2000 - The Man Who Cried
* 1999 - Sleepy Hollow
* 1999 - The Astronaut's Wife
* 1999 - The Ninth Gate
* 1998 - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

* 1997 - The Brave
* 1997 - Donnie Brasco
* 1995 - United States of Poetry (TV Series)
* 1995 - Nick of Time
* 1995 - Dead Man
* 1995 - Don Juan DeMarco
* 1994 - Ed Wood
* 1993 - What's Eating Gilbert Grape
* 1993 - Benny & Joon
* 1993 - Arizona Dream
* 1991 - Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
* 1990 - Cry-Baby
* 1990 - Edward Scissorhands
* 1987 - 21 Jump Street (TV Series)
* 1986 - Slow Burn (TV)
* 1986 - Platoon
* 1985 - Private Resort
* 1984 - A Nightmare on Elm Street