John Christopher Depp II was born on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky. He began his acting career in the 1980s with roles in films like “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and the television series “21 Jump Street.” Depp’s breakout role came in the 1990s with his performance in Tim Burton’s “Edward Scissorhands,” which established him as a versatile and talented actor.