Publisher's Synopsis
Examining the career of an actor who excels at choosing sophisticated mainstream movie roles and cult material alike, this exciting screen biography explores Johnny Depp's career-from his breakthrough roles in Edward Scissorhands, Benny & Joon, and What's Eating Gilbert Grape; through his performances in Ed Wood, Dead Man, Donnie Brasco, Sleepy Hollow, and From Hell; right up to his most recent films, including his Oscar-nominated performance in Finding Neverland. Exploring the effects that Depp's new critical and commercial stature may have on the direction of his future career, this updated edition includes 2007's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and the forthcoming films Sweeney Todd, The Rum Diary, and Shantaram.
