Johnny Depp

by Blitz, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780313343001
• ISBN10: 0313343004
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-11-30
• Publisher: Greenwood Pub Group

Summary

From the sweet but asocial adolescent in Edward Scissorhands to Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Johnny Depp has brought to life some of the most challenging, quirky and compelling characters in Hollywood history. Often considered the quintessential "outsider," Depp has fascinated his fans for more than two decades. This biographical study invites fans and critics alike to take a close look at the person behind the movie star, his body of work as an actor, and the unique set of heroes and anti-heroes he has personified throughout his career.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword	p. vii
Introduction: "I, John"	p. ix
Timeline: Significant Events in the Life of Johnny Depp	p. xv
"Johnny, Come Home": Beginnings	p. 1
"Johnny Guitar": Rock 'n' Roll...and on the Rocks	p. 11
"Handsome Johnny": Fans Make the Man-21 Jump Street and Stardom	p. 23
"Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!": Johnny Wades in the Waters and Makes the Cut for Burton	p. 31
"Frankie and Johnny": The Great Wide Open-From Stardom to Super-Stardom	p. 39
"Johnny One Time": From Dead Man to Space Man	p. 51
"Sloop John B": Finding Paradis(e)	p. 67
"Johnny B. Goode": Love, Death, Chocolate, and Piracy	p. 87
"Johnny Angel": The Character Actor	p. 91
"Johnny's Reel": At the Movies	p. 105
"Johnny Are You Queer?": A Pirate's Life for Us	p. 149
The Johnny Depp of...	p. 165
Johnny Depp is...	p. 171
Tattoos Treasure Map	p. 179
Works Cited	p. 181
Index	p. 185
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