15 Johnny Depp Trivia Questions (Multiple Choice)

Get ready to test your knowledge about the fascinating career of the legendary actor, Johnny Depp. In this quiz, we’ll challenge you with fifteen multiple-choice questions covering a range of topics from Depp’s iconic roles to his personal life and achievements. So, buckle up and let’s dive into the world of Johnny Depp!

Whether you’re a dedicated fan or simply appreciate the craft of acting, this trivia quiz will provide an exciting opportunity to explore the remarkable career of Johnny Depp. So, sit back, grab some popcorn, and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of this extraordinary actor.

1. In which year was Johnny Depp born?
   • 1958
   • 1960
   • 1963
   • 1965
   The correct answer is 1963.
   Johnny Depp was born on June 9, 1963, in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA.
2. What was Johnny Depp’s first major film role?
   • Edward Scissorhands
   • Cry-Baby
   • Platoon
   • A Nightmare on Elm Street
   The correct answer is Edward Scissorhands.
   Although Depp had roles in earlier films, his first major role was in the 1990 film Edward Scissorhands, directed by Tim Burton.
3. Which Tim Burton film did Johnny Depp NOT star in?
   • Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
   • Sleepy Hollow
   • Edward Scissorhands
   • Corpse Bride
   The correct answer is Corpse Bride.
   Johnny Depp did not star in Corpse Bride, though he did lend his voice to the main character in another Tim Burton animated film, Corpse Bride.
4. How many times has Johnny Depp been nominated for an Academy Award?
   • 5
   • 4
   • 3
   • 2
   The correct answer is 3.
   Johnny Depp has been nominated for an Academy Award three times, for his roles in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Finding Neverland, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

5. What is the name of Johnny Depp’s production company?
   • Infinitum Nihil
   • Smokehouse Pictures
   • Dark Horse Productions
   • Plan B Entertainment
   The correct answer is Infinitum Nihil.
   Infinitum Nihil is Johnny Depp’s production company, which he founded in 2004.
6. In which film did Johnny Depp portray real-life gangster John Dillinger?
   • Blow
   • Public Enemies
   • Black Mass
   • Donnie Brasco
   The correct answer is Public Enemies.
   Johnny Depp portrayed John Dillinger in the 2009 film Public Enemies, directed by Michael Mann.
7. Who is Johnny Depp’s famous former girlfriend, with whom he has two children?
   • Kate Moss
   • Winona Ryder
   • Amber Heard
   • Vanessa Paradis
   The correct answer is Vanessa Paradis.
   Johnny Depp and French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis were together from 1998 to 2012 and have two children together, Lily-Rose and Jack.
8. In which film did Johnny Depp play a character named Gilbert Grape?
   • The Astronaut’s Wife
   • Don Juan DeMarco
   • What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
   • Benny & Joon
   The correct answer is What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.
   Johnny Depp played the title character in the 1993 film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, alongside a young Leonardo DiCaprio.
9. Which famous author did Johnny Depp portray in the film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?
   • William S. Burroughs
   • Jack Kerouac
   • Hunter S. Thompson
   • Charles Bukowski
   The correct answer is Hunter S. Thompson.
   Johnny Depp portrayed Hunter S. Thompson in the 1998 film adaptation of Thompson’s novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, directed by Terry Gilliam.
10. What is the name of the pirate Johnny Depp plays in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series?
    • Captain Barbossa
    • Captain Jack Sparrow
    • Captain Blackbeard
    • Captain Davy Jones
    The correct answer is Captain Jack Sparrow.
    Johnny Depp plays the iconic character Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.

11. In which film did Johnny Depp star alongside Angelina Jolie?
    • The Rum Diary
    • The Ninth Gate
    • The Tourist
    • Chocolat
    The correct answer is The Tourist.
    Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie starred together in the 2010 film The Tourist, directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck.
12. What instrument does Johnny Depp play?
    • Piano
    • Drums
    • Bass
    • Guitar
    The correct answer is Guitar.
    Johnny Depp is a skilled guitar player and has played in several bands, including rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires.
13. In which 1994 film did Johnny Depp make his directorial debut?
    • Arizona Dream
    • The Source
    • Dead Man
    • The Brave
    The correct answer is The Brave.
    Johnny Depp directed and starred in the 1997 film The Brave, alongside Marlon Brando.
14. Which character did Johnny Depp voice in the 2011 animated film Rango?
    • Tortoise John
    • Beans
    • Rango
    • Rattlesnake Jake
    The correct answer is Rango.
    Johnny Depp voiced the main character, a chameleon named Rango, in the 2011 animated film Rango, directed by Gore Verbinski.

15. In which film did Johnny Depp play a character named Donnie Brasco?
    • Black Mass
    • Public Enemies
    • Blow
    • Donnie Brasco
    The correct answer is Donnie Brasco.
    Johnny Depp played the title character in the 1997 film Donnie Brasco, based on the true story of an undercover FBI agent infiltrating the Mafia.