Johnny Depp, Distinguished Artisan

Johnny as Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End."

Johnny as Captain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.”  (Stephen Vaughan / Associated Press)

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Johnny Depp is being recognized by the Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild as its first Distinguished Artisan for his use of their skills to build characters.

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Johnny Depp -- in real life, as opposed to reel lie --speaks onstage during “The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute To The Beatles” at the Los Angeles Convention Center this week.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images for NARAS)