An Interview with Johnny Depp: From Musician to Actor

🎸Johnny Depp initially wanted to pursue a career as a musician and played the guitar from a young age.

🎭After a realization about the need to pay bills, Johnny decided to pursue acting instead and got his breakthrough role in 'Nightmare on Elm Street'.

🎵Johnny Depp formed a friendship with musician Bill Carter during the filming of 'Gilbert Grape' and they continue to collaborate on music.

🐎Johnny Depp talks about his experience filming 'The Lone Ranger' and his role as Tonto, the faithful companion of the Lone Ranger.

💰Johnny Depp's films have collectively earned over $7.9 billion, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.

Did Johnny Depp always want to be an actor?

—No, Johnny initially wanted to be a musician and started playing the guitar at a young age.

How did Johnny Depp get into acting?

—A friend of Johnny's, Nicolas Cage, encouraged him to try acting and helped him connect with his agent. Johnny's breakthrough role was in 'Nightmare on Elm Street'.

Who is Bill Carter and how did Johnny Depp meet him?

—Bill Carter is a well-known singer-songwriter from Texas. Johnny met him while filming 'Gilbert Grape' in Austin and they became friends and collaborators in the music industry.

What role does Johnny Depp play in 'The Lone Ranger'?

—Johnny Depp plays the character of Tonto, the faithful companion of the Lone Ranger.

How successful has Johnny Depp been in his acting career?

—Johnny Depp's films have collectively earned over $7.9 billion, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.

00:00In this interview, Johnny Depp talks about his journey from aspiring musician to successful actor.

02:56Johnny Depp shares how he got started in acting and his breakthrough role in 'Nightmare on Elm Street'.

04:57Johnny Depp discusses his friendship with musician Bill Carter and their collaborations in the music industry.

08:00Johnny Depp talks about his experience filming 'The Lone Ranger' and his role as Tonto.

10:00Johnny Depp's films have collectively earned over $7.9 billion, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.