Johnny Depp was born in Kentucky and grew up playing music in garage bands before dropping out of school to pursue it full-time. He was introduced to acting by his then-wife and found early success with a leading TV role in 21 Jump Street in 1987. Depp is known for his tattoos commemorating important events and people, has struggled with substance abuse, and maintains friendships with other artists while pursuing varied creative interests including music and film production.

3. • Johnny Depp was born to Betty Sue
Palmer and John Christopher Depp in
Owensboro, Kentucky. He has one
brother and two sisters, one of whom
(Christie) now works as his personal
manager.
• Johnny Depp started to learn the
guitar when he was 12 years old and
played in a number of garage bands.
He dropped out of school to play in a
band named The Kids.

4. • In the early 1980s, Depp's wife at
the time, Lori Anne
Allison, introduced him to Nicolas
Cage, who encouraged him to
pursue an acting career.
• In 1987, Johnny Depp landed his
first lead TV role in 21 Jump
Street

6. • Johnny has 13 tattoos--signifying
important milestones in the actor's
life and the people he has shared
time with.
• Depp has been arrested several
times.
• He has struggled with drugs and
alcohol
• He has appeared in music videos
and has produced music
• He's friends with Marilyn Manson
and Tim Burton.
• He owns an island in the Bahamas

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