Johnny Depp The Unauthorized Biography

by White, Danny

• ISBN13: 9781843176534
• ISBN10: 184317653X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-09-01
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara

Summary

Charismatic, talented, intriguingly private and not forgetting devastatingly handsome, Johnny Depp is an actor who has captured the hearts and imaginations of people worldwide. The range of roles in which he has starred make him one of the world's most bankable and sought-after actors - from Alice in Wonderland to Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Pirates of the Caribbean, films starring Johnny Depp have grossed over $6 billion worldwide. However, it is not only his assumed roles, but the man himself who has attracted the interest of audiences the world over. His roller-coaster life has taken him from young hell-raiser to Oscar-nominated actor and caring family man, and this timely biography tells his story from the beginning; from his childhood days, through his first forays into film and on to stardom. Along the way, readers will also discover more about what makes this icon tick, how he has changed over the years and how he feels about acting today. This is a must-read book for any of his countless fans.

Author Biography

Danny White reveals the inside story behind this enigmatic star, tracing his remarkable journey from schoolboy rebel to hell-raising rock star, through his years as teen idol and then award-winning movie actor.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
Johnny the Kid	p. 17
Early Days in Hollywood	p. 41
Working Hard, Playing Hard	p. 83
Success and Tragedy	p. 121
Good Days, Bad Days	p. 143
Becoming a Legend	p. 183
Family Man	p. 217
Postscript	p. 248
Picture Credits and Bibliography	p. 250
Index	p. 251
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