Johnny Depp portrayed the iconic Captain Jack Sparrow, a role that became the heart of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

He based the character’s unique mannerisms and slurred speech on Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and cartoon character Pepe Le Pew.

Disney executives were initially terrified of his performance, fearing it would ruin the movie, only for it to earn him an Academy Award nomination. Depp is a real-life rock musician who frequently performs with his band, Hollywood Vampires, alongside legends Alice Cooper and Joe Perry.