Johnny Depp’s craziest characters: Jack Sparrow, Edward Scissorhands, Mad Hatter & more
AFTER the return of Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter for his latest film, here is a look back at his many other colourful characters.
Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter in the film Alice in Wonderland
To mark the release of Disney's sequel Alice Through the Looking Glass, we revisited Depp's top 10 characters over the years.
Here is a look back at his characters and the films he has been in, plus a quirky fact or two.
10. Johnny Depp as… the Mad Hatter
FILM: Alice in Wonderland, 2010, directed by Tim Burton
The American fantasy film includes a surprisingly high number of Harry Potter actors including most famously Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix) and Alan Rickman (Severus Snape).
Other actors include Paul Whitehouse (Sir Cadogan), Timothy Spall (Peter Pettigrew), Frances De La Tour (Madame Maxime) and Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge).
Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka
9. Johnny Depp as… Willy Wonka
FILM: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2005, directed by Tim Burton
Forty squirrels were trained to crack nuts for the scene when they jump on spoilt brat Veruca Salt during a tour of the chocolate factory.
Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow
8. Johnny Depp as… Jack Sparrow
FILM: Pirates of the Caribbean, 2003, directed by Gore Verbinski
Depp created Jack Sparrow’s trademark catchphrase “savvy” during improvisation while playing the part of the pirate.
Johnny Depp as Native American Tonto
7. Johnny Depp as… Native American Tonto
FILM: The Lone Ranger, 2013, directed by Gore Verbinski
This film performed disappointedly at the US box office, but did well in other parts of the world.
Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins
6. Johnny Depp as… Vampire Barnabas Collins
Dark Shadows, 2012, directed by Tim Burton
The filming of the sex scene resulted in a number of hotel rooms being trashed, according to Depp himself.
Johnny Depp as Edward Scissorhands
5. Johnny Depp as… Edward Scissorhands
Edward Scissorhands, 1990, directed by Tim Burton
Edward only says 169 words during the whole film.
Johnny Depp as Whitey Bulger
4. Johnny Depp as… Murderer Whitey Bulger
Black Mass, 2015, directed by Scott Cooper
Many of the murder scenes were filmed in the same locations where the actual murders were committed.
Johnny Depp as Bon Bon
3. Johnny Depp as... Transvestite Bon Bon
Before Night Falls, 2000, Julian Schnabel
Nearly every scene was captured using a chocolate-coloured filter the camera lens, according to cinematographer Guillermo Rosas.
Johnny Depp as Charlie Mortdecai
2. Johnny Depp as… Art dealer and swindler Charlie Mortdecai
Mortdecai, 2015, David Koepp
Mortdecai's faithful manservant Jock calls him ‘sir’ 65 times during the film.
Johnny Depp as… Sweeney Todd
1. Johnny Depp as… Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, 2007, directed by Tim Burton
This film was reportedly shipped to some cinemas under the name Skunk, perhaps due to the white streak in Todd's black hair.
Film facts compiled by fancy dress specialists Morph Costumes: www.morphsuits.co.uk