Johnny Depp: 7 fun facts about the actor

Johnny Depp is one of the most famous actors in the world.

You need to know these seven curious facts about the cult film star:

1. His first role in the horror film “Nightmare” was given to Depp by a friend – Hollywood legend Nicolas Cage.

1. Depp is a passionate musician. In 2015 he founded the rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires together with Alice Cooper and Aerosmith member Joe Perry.

1. As a child, the cult actor was allergic to chocolate. Nevertheless, as an adult he takes on roles in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Chocolat – A Small Bite Is Enough”.

1. In 1994, Depp was arrested for rampaging and vandalizing a hotel room in New York City, blaming an armadillo that lived in the closet.

1. Depp saved an animal co-star from dying: When his horse Goldeneye from the movie “Sleepy Hollow” was sent to the slaughterhouse, he adopted the animal without further ado.

1. Depp turned down several roles that brought other stars the breakthrough: Jack Dawson from “Titanic”, who was ultimately played by Leonardo DiCaprio. And the role of JD in “Thelma & Louise,” which made Brad Pitt a star.

1. The Disney production studio was “scared to death” over Depp’s unusual and quirky portrayal of the pirate Jack Sparrow, according to the actor. He was asked if he was drunk. But the resounding success of the film and the popularity of the role prove Depp right in his portrayal.

In addition to his cult role in the adventure film “Pirates of the Caribbean”, Depp is known for numerous other unconventional and eccentric roles in well-known films. Famous examples include: “Edward Scissorhands”, “Dark Shadows”, “The Nine Gates”, “From Hell” and “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”.