Best Johnny Depp Characters

Not only is Johnny Depp a great actor, he has also created some extremely memorable characters over the years.  He just repriced his role as one of his best-loved characters of all time in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,

Although Captain Jack Sparrow is by all accounts an bad dude, Depp plays him with such charm and wit, you can’t help but love him.

Depp has a knack for playing strange and lovable characters, from the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland to Edward Scissorhands.  He always gives his all to his performances, which is why he is one of the most beloved actors in the business.

Check out our list of Best Johnny Depp Characters and let us know — what’s your favorite?

Top 10 BEST JOHNNY DEPP CHARACTERS:

10. Roux in Chocolat (2000)

No stranger to playing a pirate, Depp played one in Chocolat long before he immortalized Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean.  He plays Roux, a pirate shunned from a small Parisian town full of straight-laced Catholics.  He bonds with the another outcast Vianne, who comes to the village and dares to open a bakery during lent.  Depp is charming and rugged in this role and it is one of his the first charming leading man roles in his early career.

9. George Jung in Blow (2001)

In a hard-hitting role, Depp plays George Jung, the man who introduced the cocaine market in the U.S.  His performance is gritty and real; he really captures the essence of the character and brings him to life. 

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