The secret world of Johnny Depp - Nigel Goodall

Not 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 asAlice in WonderlandandPublic Enemies, Depp has a mass market cross-generational appeal. Tracing his career from his debut inNightmare on Elm Streetin 1984 through to his flamboyant turn as the voice of Victor Van Dort inCorpse Brideand 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.