Examining the career of an actor who excels at choosing sophisticated mainstream movie roles and cult material alike, this exciting screen biography explores Johnny Depp's career--from his breakthrough roles in "Edward Scissorhands," "Benny & Joon," and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape"; through his classic performances in "Ed Wood," "Dead Man," "Donnie Brasco," "Sleepy Hollow," "From Hell, " and the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise; right up to his most recent films, including "Sweeney Todd." Exploring the effects that Depp's new critical and commercial stature may have on the direction of his future career, this updated edition includes the forthcoming films "The""Rum Diary," "Shantaram," ""and "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus."

Author Biography

Denis Meikle is the author of "A History of Horrors: The Rise and Fall of the House of Hammer, ""Jack the Ripper: The Murders and the Movies" and "Vincent Price: The Art of Fear."