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DOB: June 9, 1963

Background: Depp rose to stardom on the 1980s hit television series "21 Jump Street" before making the jump to the big screen.

Filmography: The actor has been a film star for more than two decade, including several successful collaborations with director Tim Burton ("Edward Scissorhands," Ed Wood," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Sweeney Todd"). In the last decade he is probably best known for his role as Jack Sparrow in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" films. He has also starred in "Finding Neverland," "Donnie Brasco," and "Chocolat," and provided the voice for the title character of "Rango."

Academy Awards:

Best Actor Nominations
"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" (2007); lost to Daniel Day-Lewis ("There Will Be Blood")
"Finding Neverland" (2004); lost to Jamie Foxx ("Ray")
"Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003); lost to Sean Penn ("Mystic River")

Golden Globes: Win - Best Film Comedy/Musical Actor ("Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," 2008)

Best Film Drama Nomination
"Hugo" (2012); lost to "The Descendants"

Best Film Animated Nomination
"Rango" (2012); lost to "The Adventures of Tintin"

Best Film Drama Actor Nomination
"Finding Neverland" (2005); lost to Leonardo DiCaprio ("The Aviator")

Best Film Comedy/Musical Actor Nominations
"Alice in Wonderland" (2011); lost to Paul Giamatti ("Barney's Version")
"The Tourist" (2011); lost to Paul Giamatti ("Barney's Version")
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" (2007); lost to Sacha Baron Cohen ("Borat")
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2006); lost to Joaquin Phoenix ("Walk the Line")
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" (2004); lost to Bill Murray ("Lost in Translation")
"Ed Wood" (1995); lost to Hugh Grant ("Four Weddings and a Funeral")
"Benny and Joon" (1994); lost to Robin Williams ("Mrs. Doubtfire")
"Edward Scissorhands" (1991); lost to Gerard Depardieu ("Green Card")

SAG Awards: Win - Best Film Actor ("Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl," 2004)

Best Film Ensemble Nominations
"Finding Neverland" (2005); lost to "Sideways"
"Chocolat" (2001); lost to "Traffic"

Best Film Actor Nomination
"Finding Neverland" (2005); lost to Jamie Foxx ("Ray")