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When Johnny Depp stepped into the spotlight as a young detective on the television series 21 Jump Street, he could have found himself permanently relegated to the role of teen heartthrob. Depp, however, wanted more from his career than 15 minutes of fame. Drawing on his real–life checkered past, Depp gave his roles a depth of character that rarely presents itself in Hollywood

By the time he was 23, Johnny Depp had already begun to make his mark as a mature actor wise beyond his years. Now, after more than 20 years in the industry, Depp has made the role of the misfit, outcast, and oddball dreamer his trademark — and become a film icon of unparalleled talent.
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