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An uncompromising screen legend whose fearless and eccentric performances have found him transcending his early-career status as a Hollywood hunk to create an enduring body of truly challenging work, engaging actor Johnny Depp is profiled in this installment of the popular A&E's series Biography. From Depp's early success on 21 Jump Street to his long-running collaboration with director Tim Burton in such popular fantasy films as Edward Scissorhands and his unforgettable turn as mob informant Donnie Brasco, his penchant for accepting roles that challenge the Hollywood status quo have resulted in some of the most compelling performances of his generation -- but what of the man behind these fascinating and varied roles? With this insightful documentary, fans of the outsider actor will finally find out what has driven him to give life to some of the most memorable screen characters in the history of cinema.