10 Famous actors who never took an acting course – This will shock many! (With Pictures)

3. Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp’s eccentric personality definitely made him stand out among others, aiding his chances of success in the entertainment business. Originally his dream was to be a musician, which he was during his teenage year,s gaining moderate success up until the early 1980s. Once he married Lori Anne Allison, he began working a number of different odd jobs, including as a telemarketer for pens, which he considers his first acting job.

This all changed when his wife introduced him to actor Nicolas Cage, who advised Depp to pursue an acting career. Depp got his start playing the lead role on the Fox television series 21 Jump Street, which led to a cameo in the 2012 comedy of the same name. Depp’s first major role was in the 1984 horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. Shortly after, he was spotted by writer/director Tim Burton who clearly saw something he liked in Depp, as he appeared in a number of Burton’s work. Since then, Depp has appeared in countless hits including Platoon, the Pirates of the Caribbean series, Donny Brasco, Blow, Fear and Loathing in Las Vega and many more.