Biography: Johnny Depp

The eccentric, sensual, and uncompromising Johnny Depp is one of the most celebrated and engaging actors to grace the big screen in recent cinematic history.

In spite of his success, the actor's Hollywood hunk image which has colored his career since his days on 21 Jump Street is something with which Depp has never been comfortable. In this penetrating portrait, Biography takes a comprehensive look at the life and career of this iconic performer, from his early days as an aspiring rock musician to his choice of complex roles in films such as Edward Scissorhands, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, and Donnie Brasco to his long series of Hollywood Romances.