Unique Facts about Johnny Depp, the Most Expensive Former Actor Who Apparently Never Won an Oscar

Know Your Idol – Johnny Depp is known for his extraordinary ability to perform various roles, earning him the nickname ‘The Actor of a Thousand Faces’. The films he starred in, such as his roles as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean, Edward in Edward Scissorhands, and Willy Wonka in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, are still etched in audiences’ memories to this day. It turns out, Johnny Depp has a uniqueness that is rarely known by many people.

1. Never won an Oscar

Johnny Depp, an actor who has many talents, is famous for his stunning acting skills. Even though he has played dozens of characters perfectly, Johnny Depp has never won an Oscar.

2. Allergy to Chocolate

The actor reprises his extraordinary role as Willy Wonka in the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. As the eccentric chocolate factory owner, Wonka’s character was played brilliantly by him. Ironically, Johnny Depp, the actor, has an allergy to chocolate even though he plays the role of the owner of the chocolate factory.

3. Often carries a Jack Sparrow costume

Because he is so connected to his role as Jack Sparrow, the actor often takes his costume with him wherever he goes. Johnny Depp loves to transform into Jack Sparrow to surprise children in hospitals and entertain them there.

4. A kind figure

Despite being a popular actor, Johnny Depp is not arrogant, but humble and generous. This was proven when he adopted a horse that was used in the filming of the film Sleepy Hollow so that the horse would not be euthanized. Apart from that, he is also willing to donate all his honorarium from the film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus for the financial benefit of the late Heath Ledger’s daughter.

5. Collecting Barbie Dolls

Apart from having a kind heart, Johnny Depp is also known as a cool, handsome man. However, who would have thought that he has a hobby that is quite unique for a 60 year old man, namely collecting Barbies. She enjoys collecting various types of Barbies, including some limited edition ones.

6. Dropped Out of School to Become a Rockstar

At the age of 12, Johnny Depp got his first guitar, which sparked his obsession with music. As a teenager, Johnny chose to leave school and pursue his dream of becoming a musician. Although he did not succeed in achieving fame as a musician, it turns out that he succeeded in achieving fame through other professions.

7. Have worked as a telemarketer

When he was young and living in a friend’s ’67 Chevy Impala FOR4D, he joined his bandmates as a telemarketer for a stationery company to earn a living.

8. Establish a Film Production Company

In 2004, Johnny Depp founded a film production company called Infinitium Nihil, which literally means “nothing is forever.” At the company, he serves as CEO, actor, and producer, while Christi Dembrowski, his older sister, serves as president of the company. Infinitium Nihil has produced various films including The Rum Diary, Hugo, Dark Shadows, Lone Ranger, and Mortdecai.

9. Almost Fired by Disney

While producing the film Pirates of The Caribbean, Johnny Depp was almost fired by Disney Studio executives in charge of the production. They felt that Depp’s depiction of the fictional character Captain Jack Sparrow was unclear. However, today the reality is different, the film franchise has become one of the biggest sources of income for Disney, especially thanks to the popularity of the pirate Captain character.

10. Most Expensive Actor in 2016

According to Celeb Net Wealth, Johnny Depp, known as an actor, film producer, and musician, has earned a total of around USD $350 million. His achievements are also included in the Guinness Book of Records as the actor with the highest income in 2012. This information was revealed after Depp reported his income from his cameo appearances in the films 21 Jump Street (2012) and Dark Shadows.

According to CBS News coverage, Depp was recognized as the most expensive actor of 2016, with advances reaching eight figures for his roles in the Pirates of The Caribbean Situs Toto sequels and the Alice in Wonderland franchise.