Johnny Depp, The Secret Life of a Movie Star, Nigel Goodall

Over the past twenty years of his career, Johnny Depp, one of Hollywood's last rebels, has charmed audiences as diverse as the characters he has played. Adults, teenagers and film buffs have been won over by his charisma and his willingness to participate in art-house films. From his beginnings in A Nightmare on Elm Street to the global success of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Johnny Depp has won the hearts of the public and the respect of critics, a success most actors dream of. A seductive physique, a bad-boy image and tumultuous love affairs have made his private life a fascinating and inexhaustible source of speculation; his recent performances in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Sweeney Todd have allowed him to maintain his nonconformity while enjoying genuine star status. This candid biography offers a rare portrait of the secret world of a man who hides from the media and takes us far beyond appearances.