Johnny Depp Details How Nicolas Cage Helped Him Become An Actor
Johnny Depp revealed that The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent actor Nicolas Cage helped him become an actor. Depp began his career in the early 80s after attempting to be a musician, starring in Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street and Oliver Stone's Platoon before landing a regular role in the 21 Jump Street TV series. The actor would later form a working relationship with director Tim Burton, starring in a number of his films, including Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, etc. Depp's most high-profile role would come in the form of Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, in which he appeared in all five entries.
Cage began his career around the same time, having early success in films like Valley Girl and Fast Times At Ridgemont High before branching out into a series of quirky dramas and comedies, such asMoonstruck, Raising Arizona, It Could Happen To You, andWild at Heart. Cage won an Oscar for his work in Leaving Las Vegas, which propelled him to superstardom, where he appeared in several high-profile films, becoming an action star for a time with hits likeThe Rock, Con Air, Face/Off, andGone in 60 Seconds. The actor would appear in dozens more films, becoming one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood.
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Currently, Depp is at the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, taking the stand and providing insight into his past relationships, including his friendship with Cage, who is the one who suggested he try out acting. According to Depp (via Angenette Levy from the trial), he played in bands and worked odd jobs to make ends meet when he met Cage, who had the future actor meet with
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