Johnny Depp is known for his portrayals of different offbeat and eccentric characters. He made his film debut in A Nightmare on Elm Street and shot to fame with the TV series 21 Jump Street. Depp carved a niche of his own as a serious, dark, idiosyncratic performer, consistently selecting roles that surprised critics and audiences alike. He was known world over for his role as Captain Jack sparrow in the film and its sequels Pirates of the Caribbean.