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Johnny Depp accepts the award for best comedic performance for his role in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday June 1, 2008 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Johnny Depp Johnny Depp has played many eccentric characters in his long and notable career. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
'A Nightmare on ... Johnny Depp in "A Nightmare on Elm Street." (Photo: New Line Cinema)
'21 Jump Street'... Johnny Depp in "21 Jump Street." His role as Officer Tom Hanson turned him into a popular teen idol during the late 1980s and garnered him national recognition. (Photo: 20th Century Fox)
'Edward Scissorh... Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder in "Edward Scissorhands." Depp was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in the film. This was the first time Depp worked with director Tim Burton. (Photo: 20th Century Fox)
'What's Eating G... Johnny Depp in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" (Photo: Paramount)
'Benny & Joon' -... Johnny Depp in "Benny & Joon." For the second time Depp was nominated for a Golden Globe but didn't win. (Photo: MGM)
'Ed Wood' - 1994 Depp was nominated a third time for his work in "Ed Wood." (Photo: Touchstone)
'Don Juan DeMarc... Johnny Depp in "Don Juan DeMarco." (Photo: New Line)
'Dead Man' Premi... Actor Johnny Depp, left, and director Jim Jarmusch attend a party for the premiere of the movie "Dead Man" at the Tribeca Film Center. (AP Photo/Albert Ferreira)
'Donnie Brasco' ... "Donnie Brasco" starring Johnny Depp. (Photo: Tri Star)
'Fear and Loathi... US actor Johnny Depp arrives with British top model Kate Moss at the Festival palace in Cannes to attend the screening of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" Friday May 15, 1998. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours)
'Fear and Loathi... Johnny Depp in "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." (Photo: Universal)
'Sleepy Hollow' ... Johnny Depp and his girlfriend Vanessa Paradis arrive for the Los Angeles premiere of the movie "Sleepy Hollow" in 1999. (Photo by Brenda Chase/Online USA/Newsmakers)
'Sleepy Hollow' ... Johnny Depp in "Sleepy Hollow." (Photo: Paramount)
Johnny Depp American actor Johnny Depp uses a tape recorder to deliver his speech in French after he received an honorary award at the Cesar film awards ceremony in Paris Saturday night, March 6, 1999. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
'The Astronaut's... Johnny Depp in "The Astronaut's Wife." (Photo: New Line Cinema)
Hollywood Walk o... Johnny Depp was honored with the 2,149th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999. (Photo by Brenda Chase Online USA Inc.)
'Chocolat' Premi... Johnny Depp & Juliette Binoche, at the premiere of their movie, "Chocolat," at the Ziegfeld Theater, New York City, 2000. (photo by NIck Elgar/ImageDirect)
'Chocolat' - 200... Johnny Depp in "Chocolat." (Photo: Miramax)
'The Ninth Gate'... Johnny Depp in "The Ninth Gate." (Photo: Araba Films)
'Before Night Fa... Johnny Depp plays Lieutenant Victor in "Before Night Falls." (Photo: El Mar Pictures)
'From Hell' Prem... Heather Graham and Johnny Depp at the premiere of "From Hell" at the Village Theater in Los Angeles, Ca. in 2001. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.)
'From Hell' - 20... Johnny Depp stars in "From Hell." (Photo: 20th Century Fox)
'Blow' Premiere Actor Johnny Depp attends the premiere of the film "Blow" in 2001 at the Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Newsmakers)
'Blow' - 2001 Franka Potente and Johnny Depp in "Blow." (Photo: New Line Cinema)
The Tonight Show... Actor Johnny Depp appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios on June 27, 2003 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
'Once Upon a Mex... Actor Johnny Depp, actress Salma Hayek, and director Robert Rodriguez stand together prior to the screening of the Robert Rodriguez film, "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" at the 60th Venice Film Festival in 2003 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
'Once Upon a Tim... Johnny Depp stars in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico." (Photo: Columbia)
'Pirates of the ... Actor Johnny Depp signs an autograph for a fan at the film premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean" at Disneyland in 2003 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
'Pirates of the ... Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl." For his role as the savvy Captain Jack Sparrow, Depp was nominated for a Golden Globe award. He was also nominated for an Academy Award. (Photo: Walt Disney Films)
'Finding Neverla... Actor Johnny Depp and actress Kate Winslet attend the "Finding Neverland" Photocall at the 61st Venice Film Festival on September 4, 2004 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
'Finding Neverla... Johnny Depp and Freddie Highmore in "Finding Neverland." Once again, Depp was nominated for both a Golden Globe award and an Academy Award for his portrayal of the author J.M. Barrie. (Photo: Miramax)
62nd Annual Gold... Johnny Depp, nominated for best actor in a drama for his work in "Finding Neverland," arrives for the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Johnny Depp Actor Johnny Depp appears on stage during the Actors' Fund of America gala at the Waldorf Astoria October 30, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
'Secret Window' ... Johnny Depp in "Secret Window." (Photo: Columbia)
9th Annual Criti... Actor Johnny Depp and girlfriend Vanessa Paradis attend the 9th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel, January 10, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)
18th Annual Nick... Actor Johnny Depp gets slimed onstage at the 18th Annual Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards at the UCLA Pauley Pavillion in 2005 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
'The Corpse Brid... Johnny Depp voices Victor Van Dort in Tim Burton's "The Corpse Bride." (Photo: Warner Brothers)
11th Annual Scre... Actor Johnny Depp presents the award for Actress Hilary Swank for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for "Million Dollar Baby" onstage during the 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
'The Libertine' ... Johnny Depp in "The Libertine," 2005. (Photo: Miramax)
'Charlie and the... Actors Johnny Depp and Freddie Highmore arrive at the UK Premiere of "Charlie And The Chocolate Factory" at the Odeon Leicester Square on July 17, 2005 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
'Charlie and the... Johnny Depp in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." For his role as the candy-loving Willy Wonka, Depp received a Golden Globe nomination. (Photo: Warner Brothers)
77th Academy Awa... Best actor nominee Johnny Depp and his partner Vanessa Paradis arrive for the 77th Academy Awards. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Hand and Footpri... Actor Johnny Depp attends the hand and footprint ceremony honoring him in the courtyard of the Mann's Chinese Theatre on September 16, 2005 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
'Pirates of the ... Johnny Depp reprises his role as the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest." For the second time for his portrayal of the pirate, Depp was nominated for a Golden Globe award. (Photo: Disney Enterprises, Inc.)
63rd Annual Gold... Actor Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis arrive to the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on January 16, 2006 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
'Sweeney Todd: T... Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Finally, Depp won a Golden Globe Award for his role as the murderous barber in this dark musical. (Photo: Warner Brothers)
Johnny Depp and ... U.S. actor Johnny Depp looks on as U.S. director Tim Burton holds the Golden Lion he was awarded for his lifetime achievements, at the 64th Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
'Pirates of the ... Keira Knightley and Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End." This was the final film in the trilogy. (Photo: Disney, Inc.)
MTV Awards Johnny Depp accepts the award for best comedic performance for his role in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday June 1, 2008 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
'Public Enemies'... Actors Marion Cotillard and Johnny Depp appear at the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Public Enemies" at the AMC Theater on June 18, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Universal Studio)
'Public Enemies'... Johnny Depp as John Dillinger in "Public Enemies." (Photo: Universal)