It is a very special Thursday here at Movieline HQ. Not just because it's Super 8 Eve, but because we have some birthdays to celebrate. Get out the sheet cake! Like the now-30-year-old Natalie Portman, star Johnny Depp -- one of the finest actors of our generation -- has a birthday on June 9. The Oscar nominee turns 48 today, and that means it's time to look back on some of his best onscreen work. What's your favorite Depp performance? Let's discuss ahead.
There are so many great ones to choose from -- Benny & Joon, Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, the original Pirates of the Caribbean, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to name five -- for the birthday boy, and plenty of risks, too. Like, singing in Sweeney Todd.
Not bad, Johnny! But leave the "Happy Birthday" harmonies to your friendly Movieline editors. What's your favorite Depp big screen moment? Where do you hope he goes as an actor as he heads into his 50s? Wish him happy birthday and discuss your favorite Depp performances below.