He is an actor, director, and a musician. He tried to be a rock star, only to see his band split. He moved into acting, only to be disappointed that he was getting attention because of his looks. Defying his idol image, he did small roles in films slowly proving himself to be one of the most adventurous and talented actors of his generation. His name is Johnny Depp.

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He is an actor, director, and a musician. He tried to be a rock star, only to see his band split. He moved into acting, only to be disappointed that he was getting attention because of his looks. Defying his idol image, he did small roles in films slowly proving himself to be one of the most adventurous and talented actors of his generation.  His name is Johnny Depp.

I'm doing a speech. and this is my introduction. Is there another interesting way I can say that this actor i'm describing is johnny depp rather than just "his name is johnny depp" at the end.

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I would call him the "avatar" of Sissorhands, Sweeny Todd and Captain Jack. Inside the the speech you can call him Johnny Depp