Birthday Special: The Many Faces Of Johnny Depp

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From Edward Scissorhands To Captain Jack Sparrow

Hollywood star, Johnny Depp, who is currently celebrating his big win in the defamation lawsuit against his former wife Amber Heard, turns 59 today. Depp, who began his acting career with his debut film 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' in 1984, is a superstar with several blockbusters under his name.

In 2012, the Guinness World Records listed Depp as the world's highest-paid actor with earnings allegedly crossing $75 million in a year. As we celebrate Johnny Depp’s 59th birthday, here’s a look at the top five best performances by the actor that can never be forgotten.

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Edward Scissorhands

This role is by far one of the best performances by Depp. In the film, the star played the role of a humanoid named Edward, who has scissors for his hands. 'Edward Scissorhands' also starred Winona Ryder as Kim, who was Depp's love interest in the movie.Make-up artists used prosthetics and skin-tight suits to help the actor get into the character.Agencies

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Willy Wonka

When the film, based on British author Roald Dahl's 1964 book 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' was released in 2005, Depp played the role of Willy Wonka, which was previously aced by legendary actor Gene Wilder in the book's first film adaptation in 1971.So when Depp signed up for the role, he had a huge expectation to meet, and the actor delivered successfully as it became one of his finest performances. With a bob haircut, white powder on his face and lavender-coloured contact lenses, Depp got into the skin of the character. The actor's look for the character was loosely based on the 1890's style. Depp's role as the Mad Hatter was well received by fans from all across the world.Agencies

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Captain Jack Sparrow

When Depp was cast as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, the actor was already a superstar.Depp's popularity only increased, especially overseas, thanks to his stellar performance as a witty pirate in the 2003 film. Agencies

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Mad Hatter

Another great role by Depp is Mad Hatter from 'Alice in Wonderland' film which was released in 2010. A lot of make-up, prosthetics and even CGI was used to transform Depp into the famous fictional character.The actor's look for the character was loosely based on the 1890's style. Depp's role as the Mad Hatter was well received by fans from all across the world. Agencies

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Whitey Bulger

In 'Black Mass', the actor played the role of a real-life Boston crime boss, Whitey Bulger, for which he had to go through a massive transformation in order to fit the character.The actor had to reach a point where he looked aged and partially bald. According to reports, it took two hours of make-up to turn Depp into Bulger. Artists used prosthetics to help Depp get into his character. AgenciesRead more onentertainmentjohnny deppjohnny depp partyjohnny depp birthdayjohnny depp agejohnny depp defamation casejohnny depp amber heardamber heardjack sparrow

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