Net Worth: $150 Million
How Much Is Johnny Depp Worth In 2023?
Johnny Depp’s net worth is estimated to be in the vicinity of $150 million.
Known for his method acting and outlandish characters, Depp’s films to date have brought in almost $4 million in the United States and more than $10 billion globally.
What’s most impressive is the scope of Depp’s work. From 21 Jump Street and Sleepy Hallow to The Pirates of the Caribbean and Edward Scissorhands, not only does Depp earn upwards of $20 million per film, but he also has a largely critically acclaimed portfolio to show for his work.
When exploring Johnny Depp’s net worth, it’s important to note that he said in court documents that his lavish lifestyle has caused him to spend up to $650 million in lifetime earnings.
Johnny Depps Big Break And TV Success
arp / Depositphotos.comJohnny Depp’s first film role came in the form of the 1984 classic horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street, and it wasn’t long before he landed on the popular hit TV series 21 Jump Street. For his co-starring role on the show, Depp was paid $45,000 per episode.
Depp used his new recognition to land a slew of incredibly successful and critically acclaimed roles in movies that included Edward Scissorhands, Benny and Joon, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Donnis Brasco, Sleepy Hallow, and others.
The Net Worth Boost: Pirates of the Caribbean
PopularImages / Depositphotos.comTaking a Disney ride and turning it into a successful movie venture? The premise may have sounded silly at the time but the franchise would turn Depp into an A-list megastar and his deal with Disney would make him insanely wealthy.
The Pirates of the Carribean’s first five movies brought in $4.5 billion in global box office ticket sales and Depp’s involvement earned him flat rate pay plus a lucrative back-end deal that earned him far more than his standard rate.
Here’s how much Depp Earned from each movie with a 20% back-end agreement included in each total.
| Movie | Johnny Depp’s Salary |
|---|---|
| Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl | $10 million |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest | $60 million |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End | $50 million |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | $55 million |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | $90 Million |
| Total Pay | $265 Million |
With nearly $300 million just from a single franchise, it’s hard to believe the net worth of Johnny Depp is now sitting at just $150 million.
Johnny Depp’s Other Big Movie Salaries
s_bukley / Depositphotos.comAccording to The Telegraph, Deppe earned around $68 million in U.S. dollars for playing the role of the Mad Hatter in the 2010 film Alice in Wonderland. The film earned over $1 billion worldwide, and Depp earned a portion of the back-end.
Here is the estimated pay Johnny Depp earned from some of his other popular movies.
| Movie | Pay |
|---|---|
| Edward Scissorhands | $3 Million |
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | $15 Million |
| Rum Diary | $15 Million |
| Rango | $7.5 Million |
| The Tourist | $20 Million |
| Murder on the Orient Express | $10 Million |
| City of Lies | $8 Million |
| Waiting for the Barbarian | $1 Million |
| Minamata | $3 Million |
The Movie That Paid Depp $16 Million To Not Appear
In the middle of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard controversy, the team at Warner Bros. decided to cut ties with the actor. Depp had already signed a $16 million contract for his part in the third Fantastic Beasts film, so despite filming just one scene, Warner Bros. was forced to pay Depp his full $16 million salary.
Before he was fired from the first film, Business Insider estimated that his salary for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was likely close to $20 million. In total, the three movies likely earned Johnny Depp in the vicinity of $50 million.
Johnny Depp’s Artwork Has Brought In Millions
Polifoto / Depositphotos.comJohnny Depp opened an art exhibit at the Castle Fine Art Gallery in July 2022, and his work quickly sold out. Depp offered a total of 780 prints, and within hours of the gallery’s opening in London, he had earned $3.6 million for his work.
If you’re keeping count, that’s a price of $4,615 per print. While he’s not matching the price of many of today’s top artists, it’s not a bad take for someone who creates pieces of art as a side gig.
Dior Has Paid Johnny Depp A Small Fortune
Johnny Depp’s net worth has increased in small part due to a deal with Dior that started in 2015. The famed fashion house worked with Depp to launch the fragrance Sauvage which saw Depp appear in various print and television ads.
Dior announced in August 2022 that they had signed Depp to a new multi-year deal worth $20 million, according to People.
Johnny Depp’s Music Career
benhoudijk / Depositphotos.comWe don’t know how much Johnny Depp made with his band The Kids, but in 2015 he started a new group called the Hollywood Vampires alongside Alice Cooper and Joe Perry. We don’t know how much Depp has made from his music career, but he does play shows with famous rockers, which has likely added a nice little extra bit of spending cash to his bank account.
Johnny Depp’s net worth may have taken a massive hit because of his lavish spending and other personal troubles but $150 million is no small amount of money. There have even been rumors that Disney has considered reviving the Pirate of the Caribbean franchise and that Johnny Depp could be up for the biggest payday in Hollywood history if they bring him back on board.
