John Christopher Depp II, better known to the world by the abbreviated stage
name Johnny Depp, is an American actor, producer, and musician. Born on June 9,
1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky, he first became interested in music after getting
a guitar from his mother at age 12. He performed in various bands during high
school and beyond, most notably with The Kids. In the mid-1980s, Johnny Depp
developed a career in acting, obtaining teen idol status after appearing as an
undercover police officer in the TV series 21 Jump Street. Over the next several
years, Johnny Depp’s acting career...