A man of many hats both figuratively and literally, Johnny Depp has had one of the most impressively diverse acting careers in history, even earning himself a Golden Globe for his talents. From Edward Scissorhands and Jack Sparrow to Willy Wonka and Sweeney Todd, Depp’s cinematic resume extends through any and all areas of acting.

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However, despite his countless classic characters, there are even more films this mad-hatter has starred in that most never know about, extending all the way back to his start in 1984. Screenplays, director’s cuts, and guest appearances all by Johnny have fallen into the shadow of his bigger works: some for good reason, others by way of Hollywood.

Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)

This was Johnny Depp's acting debut circa 1984, and what a debut it was, as he's butchered alive by the knife-wielding nightmare himself, Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund). Starring as Nancy Thompson’s (Heather Langenkamp) slick boyfriend, Glen Lantz, Depp plays a small part in the film but goes out in a big way.

Krueger warns Nancy that at the stroke of midnight, he will kill someone she loves. As the clock strikes 12, Glen’s bed opens like a pit and sucks him down into the nightmarish abyss, only to be spewed back out into the room, blood and guts and all. Talk about Depp exploding onto the scene!

Sherlock Gnomes (2018)

A sequel to Gnomeo and Juliet (2014), this animated adventure features the dynamic duo alongside another historical pair: Sherlock Gnomes (Johnny Depp) and Doctor Watson (Chiwetel Ejiofor). Together the four gnomes embark on a mission to solve a mystery full of twists, turns, action, laughs, and a whole lot of Elton John.

Voicing the famous detective, Depp’s Sherlock is brilliantly witty, yet self-centered and arrogant. Focusing on themes of friendship and teamwork, the film shows that even the most amazing detective in the world is nothing without his "gnomies."

Platoon (1986)

A gruesomely realistic portrayal of the Vietnam War, Platoon follows an American squad of soldiers as they battle both the enemy and themselves. Depp had a minor part in the film playing Gator Lerner, the platoon’s Vietnamese translator.

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He stars alongside a platoon of star soldiers led by Willem Dafoe and Tom Berenger, featuring Charlie Sheen, John McGinley and Forest Whitaker. Oliver Stone’s masterpiece was honored with Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director, along with Golden Globes for the same, plus 20 other awards.

Into The Woods (2014)

Arguably one of his stranger roles (and that’s saying a lot), Depp stars as the Big Bad Wolf in this musical mashup of fairytales, ultimately receiving criticism from fans about his character’s cringe-worthy song “Come Here Little Girl.”

Sticking to the classic fairytale character, the Big Bad Wolf stalks Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford) through the woods to Granny's (Annette Crosbie) house, where he meets his demise at the wrong end of a hunter's gun. Though it was only a short appearance, we were treated to the sound of Depp’s singing, another talent in his extensive repertoire.

Benny And Joon (1993)

An authentic, feel-good love tale for the ages, Benny and Joon stars Mary Stuart Masterson as Joon, a socially impaired schizophrenic who forms a remarkable relationship with the eccentric and talented Sam, played by Johnny Depp.

Joon is cared for by her brother Benny (Aidan Quinn), who takes Sam into their home after a botched poker bet. To Benny’s surprise, Sam and Joon bring out the best in each other, constantly supporting the other through challenges and quirks, whilst falling in love all the same.

Private Resort (1985)

Accompanied by his best buddy Ben (Rob Morrow), Depp plays the smooth-talking teenage stud Jack in this quintessential 80s comedy. The two friends spend a weekend away at, you guessed it, a private resort, looking for love.

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As always, plans go awry as trouble ensues for the dynamic duo, due to young love and sheer stupidity. Full of cheesy one-liners and knockabout buffoonery, this early Depp film paved the way for his future pieces in which he played the heartthrob.

The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus (2009)

4. Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

At first, Doctor Parnassus’ (Christopher Plummer) Imaginarium seems to be a cheaply run road-show circus made by misfits. Yet, behind the curtain lies an unimaginable journey into the imagination of the individual, where each is faced with the duality of man's character.

Making a high stakes “first to five souls” deal with the Devil (Tom Waits), those taken inside the Imaginarium must choose right or wrong, as their souls are dependent on these decisions. With each imagination unique, one woman's trip inside sees the lover of her dreams: the super suave Mr. Depp.

Tusk (2014)

If you are looking for one of the most weirdly entertaining movies of recent times, look no further than Tusk. An arrogant American podcaster, Wallace (Justin Long), journeys to Canada, where he is tricked and trapped by a psychotic old man (Michael Parks) bent on turning him into a walrus.

A disturbing mix of horror and comedy, the film wouldn’t be complete without the Wizard of Weird, Johnny Depp. Starring as poorly-accented French detective Guy Lapointe, he leads Wallace’s co-host and girlfriend on a bizarre hunt through the Great White North to find their two-tusked friend.

The Brave (1997)

Writing the screenplay with his brother, The Brave is an adaptation of the book of the same name and Depp’s directorial debut. After its poor reviews in the United Kingdom, Depp decided to keep it from viewers across the pond in the United States, which was maybe for the best.

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Raphael (Johnny Depp) is a native American struggling to make ends meet for his family. He meets McCarthy (Marlon Brando) who offers him a massive sum of money … under one condition. Raphael must star as the lead victim in McCarthy’s snuff film. The question remains: continue struggling through life? Or make the ultimate sacrifice for his family?

Divine Rapture (1995)

Unlike the rest of his films, Divine Rapture is an unfinished project. Intended to be a full-length comedy, only about 20 minutes of footage was shot before receiving word that the production company’s budget had crashed and the shooting stopped.

The film follows Mary (Debra Winger), who after presumed dead rises from her coffin and is praised as a savior saint. In what would have been a great comedic twist, it turns out Mary never died but instead has a disorder that just lowers her heart rate to deathly slow speed. The film could have been great, but sadly never was.

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