The American actor, producer, and musician, Johnny Depp, is very famous for playing quirky and eccentric characters. He has received many award nominations for this work, including three Academy Award nominations and three BAFTA awards for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Finding Neverland, and Hugo.

, such as Jack Sparrow, Willy Wonka, The Mad Hatter, The Big Bad Wolf, Sweeney Todd, Edward Scissorhands, and much more. He is perfect when he's covered in makeup, wearing a scarf, or speaking with an accent.

Some people would argue that this is when Depp is at his best. However, others have pointed out how tiresome it can be. But Depp has taken some very serious roles as well. Roles that some would describe as "normal"...

7 Johnny Depp Played A Novelist In Secret Window

In this movie, Johnny played Mort Rainey, a best-selling crime novelist. The Rainey moved into a cabin by a lake to get inspired to write his new book. However, there he finds a stalker who accused him of plagiarizing his work.

The movie is a psychological thriller that keeps the audience engaged and on their toes. Some people thought the ending was predictable while others were surprised by the twist. Regardless, Depp added massively to the success of the movie.

6 Johnny Depp Played A Playwright In Finding Neverland

This movie is about the playwright, Sir James Matthew Barrie, and how he got inspired to create Peter Pan. , who played Sylvia. Barrie befriended Sylvia, who was a widow, and he got very close to her and her family of four. Inspired by her family and children, he created a play about children who don't want to grow up.

Finding Neverland is a great family movie that gives the audience a warm feeling. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won one for the best achievement in music. Depp got nominated as well for an Academy Award for his performance as a lead actor.

5 Johnny Depp Played A Bank Robber In Public Enemies

, and Depp played a criminal who was the FBI's public enemy number one. He played John Dillinger, a charismatic bank robber and gangster who took over the city and terrorized everyone. Acting alongside Depp was Channing Tatum, he played another gang member, Pretty Boy Floyd. The FBI's top agent, Melvin Purvis, played by Christian Bale, chased the gangsters.

Throughout the movie, the gang robbed many banks, changing the way the world views organized crime. The FBI used technology and many means to catch the gang, but it didn't work, so it resorted to torturing, blackmailing, and intimidation. As Dillinger is on the run, he met and fell in love with a woman who joined him on his journey.

4 Johnny Depp Played A Math Teacher In The Tourist

Alongside Angelina Jolie, Depp played a math teacher, Frank Tupelo, who was going on vacation in Europe when he met an attractive woman, Elise. Unknowingly, she dragged him into a police investigation.

The police were following Elise because her boyfriend was wanted for stealing money. She approached Frank and started flirting with him, making the police think he was her lover. Throughout the romantic thriller, they tried to escape the police while falling in love.

3 Johnny Depp Played A Journalist In The Rum Diary

Depp played an American journalist, Paul Kemp, who moved to Puerto Rico for a new job at a local newspaper. When he was there, he met an attractive and engaged woman, Chenault, played by Amber Heard (which is .) Chenault's fiancée turned out to be problematic, and for the rest of the movie, the journalist contemplated whether to bring him down or help him.

2 Johnny Depp Played A Scientist In Transcendence

In this movie, the scientist, Dr. Will Caster, researched artificial intelligence and the nature of wisdom. Caster tried to create a conscious computer in an attempt to create a singularity, or what he called 'transcendence.'

People tried to stop him, including his loved ones, which only made him more determined. The sci-fi movie is unpredictable and according to the audience, "never boring."

1 Johnny Depp Played An English Professor In The Professor

Depp played an English professor called Richard Brown. He got diagnosed with cancer, and he learned that he had only six months to live. Instead of letting the sickness get the best of him and getting depressed, he tried to live his life.

He did that by basically rebelling against authority figures and being brutally honest, pointing out the hypocrisy of people and calling them out. The movie is sad yet extremely entertaining and laughter-inducing.

Basically, Depp is an amazing actor regardless of what he is wearing or who he is playing. So no matter , the fans are waiting.