Charismatic, talented, intriguingly private and not forgetting devastatingly handsome, Johnny Depp is an actor who has captured the hearts and imaginations of people worldwide. The range of roles in which he has starred make him one of the world's most bankable and sought-after actors from 'Alice in Wonderland' to 'Edward Scissorhands', 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' to 'Pirates of the Caribbean', films starring Johnny Depp have grossed over $6 billion worldwide. However, it is not only his assumed roles, but the man himself who has attracted the interest of audiences the world over. His roller-coaster life has taken him from young hell-raiser to Oscar-nominated actor and caring family man, and this timely biography tells his story from the beginning; from his childhood days, through his first forays into film and on to stardom. Along the way, readers will also discover more about what makes this icon tick, how he has changed over the years and how he feels about acting today. This is a must-read book for any of his countless fans.