Sunday 15 June 2008

Johnny Depp is Britain's Favorite Actor

Johnny DeppHollywood hunk Johnny Depp is Britain's favorite actor, according to research by the Cinema Advertising Association (CAA).


The Pirates of The Caribbean star, 45, received the largest number of votes across all ages and genders.


He beat home-grown stars like Daniel Craig, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir Sean Connery and Orlando Bloom.


Depp, who has two children with longterm girlfriend Vanessa Paradis, won over mainstream film audiences with his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean.


CAA spokeswoman Anna Cremin says, "Depp has such a wide appeal demonstrated by moving from serious films like Donnie Brasco to blockbusters and comedies.


"Few other actors have managed to be so versatile."


The CAA conducted the research with 3,000 people aged seven-years-old and over.




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