Question 1

True or false: Depp was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, and his family moved frequently during his childhood.

Accepted Answer

True. He was born June 9, 1963, in Owensboro. His father's job caused over 20 moves before Depp turned 15.

Question 2

True or false: Depp learned to play the guitar specifically for his role in 'Chocolat.'

Accepted Answer

False. He already played guitar before acting. His role in 'Chocolat' didn't require guitar; he played in 'Cry-Baby' and other films.

Question 3

True or false: Johnny Depp has a tattoo that says 'Wino Forever' after changing it from 'Winona Forever.'

Accepted Answer

True. He originally had 'Winona Forever' for Winona Ryder. After their breakup, he altered it to 'Wino Forever.'

Question 4

True or false: Johnny Depp played guitar on the Beatles' song 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps.'

Accepted Answer

False. That song was written by George Harrison and played by Eric Clapton. Depp did play with Paul McCartney on other tracks.

Question 5

True or false: Johnny Depp was originally cast as the lead in 'The Matrix' but turned it down.

Accepted Answer

False. Will Smith was offered Neo first; Depp was never in serious consideration. The role went to Keanu Reeves.

Question 6

True or false: Depp named his pet dog after a Shakespeare character.

Accepted Answer

False. He had a dog named Pistol, but it was named after a pirate, not Shakespeare. He also had a dog named Piglet.

Question 7

True or false: Johnny Depp once worked as a telemarketer selling pens over the phone.

Accepted Answer

True. Before acting, he sold pens via cold calls. He later joked it taught him how to handle rejection.

Question 8

True or false: Depp directed the 1997 film 'The Brave,' which won an award at Cannes.

Accepted Answer

True. He wrote, directed, and starred in it. The film won the Best Picture award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Johnny Depp Trivia Questions