By User:AllieCashel @timeAndDate(1279745151)
Until he was cast as a lead role in the television series ''21 Jump Street,'' Johnny Depp's career was not heading in a very promising direction, but after the first episode aired he became a teen idol overnight. You may be surprised to hear that Johnny Depp was once a Zac Effron or Justin Bieber equivalent, but since that start Depp has developed into the actor you knowone of the most respected and famous of all time. Though he is most known for his quirkier roles, Depp has performed in a variety of different parts and and films ranging in genre from romance to horror. His numerous nominations and awards only partially exemplify his talent and the versatility of his career. It's his enormous fan base, ticket sales and positive critical reviews that acknowledge the rest.
Depp and Burton
After ''21 Jump Street'' Depp performed in a few films that, although well received by critics, did not gain him as much popularity as his TV performance. After a call from Tim Burton asking him to perform in ''Edward Scissorhands'' however, he got was he was looking for. ''Edward Scissorhands'' was a major hit as were the other six movies Depp and Burton collaborated on together. Depp's work with this director has marked some of the most successful and recognizable moments of his career.
Some examples of these famous collaborations include:
Pirates of the Caribbean
Other Popular Depp Films
Aside from the success of his work with the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and with Burton, Depp has performed in many other diverse roles. Although not as famous as his others, these characters demonstrate the true breath of Depp's acting ability. He not only can play a drunken pirate and an evil barber, he can also perform as a sensitive playwright and a notorious bank robber.