The American actor, producer and musician John Christopher, famously known as Johnny Depp turns 49 today. The heart-throbbing actor with his spectacular performance in most of his movies, always keeps us waiting for more.

Johnny was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. He moved places during his childhood going through a tough time. When he was 12, his mother gifted him a guitar and he started playing in various garage bands. He wanted to complete school, but the principle told him to follow his dreams of becoming a musician.

Later he played with 'The Kids', a band that enjoyed local success. The band set out together for Los Angeles to pursue a record deal, changing their name to 'Six Gun Method', but they split before signing a deal. Depp then joined the band 'Rock City Angels' where he co-wrote their song 'Mary'.

Depp first started his acting career in the television series '21 Jump Street', becoming a teen idol. But since he was not happy with the status and the role he was playing he decided to join the movies. His first movie was 'Edward Scissorhands', and this movie there was no stopping him. He later starred in 'Sleepy Hollow', 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'Rango', 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series and 'Dark Shadows'.

He gained acclaims for his potrayals in the movies 'Ed Wood', 'Donnie Brasco', 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas', 'Blow' and 'Public Enemies'. Johnny has won the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for the Best Actor too.

Depp was named as the 'Sexiest Man Alive' by Peoples magazine twice in 2003 and 2009. He is also listed in the 2012 Guinness Book of World Records as the highest paid actor.

Johnny has two children, daughter Lily-Rose Melody Depp and son John 'Jack' Christopher Depp III.

Life has been unfair to Depp in his earlier days, but that hasn't stopped him from following his dreams. He gave it his best in whatever he took up and today he is one of the best known actors.

Fridaymoviez wishes the handsome hunk an 'Awesome Birthday'.