Johnny Depp Victory: Johnny Depp’s Net Worth Reveals How Much He’ll Gain After He Won His Lawsuit Against Amber

Actor and producer Johnny Depp's movie career has taken a back seat recently due to the lawsuit he is facing against his ex-wife, Amber Heard

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This could be a new financial blow for the Pirates of the Caribbean star, who despite having lost an exorbitant $650 million

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Depp—whose full name is John Christopher Depp—was born on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky

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He chose to switch to acting thanks to a tip from his friend Nicolas Cage, who even helped him land some of his first roles

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After appearing in the 1984 horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street, his first big role was in the Fox TV series 21 Jump Street

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He reportedly earned $45,000 per episode, and in 1990 Tim Burton chose him to star in the cult film Edward Scissorhands

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Depp’s second blockbuster franchise came in 2016 when he played Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts movies

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