Gary Oldman vs Johnny Depp

[Doomsday Dallas]

Excellent question. I'm not sure - deleted.

It's because you thought he was Gary Oldman?

Don't lie... be honest.

[Big#50]

Two questions...

1) Which actor is more versatile?
2) Which is a better actor overall?

I have a feeling most will say Depp because of his popularity, but I'm going with Oldman. I remember watching "True Romance" and I had no idea Gary Oldman played the pimp in that movie until a few years later, that's how versatile he is.

The gay pirate Depp played was a rip off from the pimp. Same mannerisms.

[rezznor]

The gay pirate Depp played was a rip off from the pimp. Same mannerisms.

no. Jack Sparrow was inspired by Keith Richards

[sergiorodriguez]

Gary Oldman is more versatile-the charismatic Dracula, the every man Commissioner Gordan, the nihilistic Sid, Oldman has shown more versatility.

Johnny Depp mainly plays sleezeball gangsters like once upon a time in mexico and blow, or wierdos like edward scissorhands or willie wonka or jack sparrow or the dude in finding neverland.

In terms of looks, Oldman can disappear into a role better like you said about Oldman in True Romance for example, Depp, you always know it's johnny depp but i had no idea Gordan was gary oldman until I saw the credits of batman begins, Depp you always know it's him.

Not that it's a bad thing though. Depp is more of a star, Oldman seems more of a character actor who likes being on the sidelines


immortal beloved, Oldman playing Beethoven

again i had no idea it was him

and if anyone's seen Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead you'd see oldman's awesome comedic timing and chops. Depp is also a great physical comedian with good timing too though

[JohnnySic]

It's because you thought he was Gary Oldman?

Don't lie... be honest.

No, because I thought the prior Depp photo was also DDL in Gangs of New York. Didn't take a close look; they look similar.

[pete's montreux]

I get a lot of flack for this, but is Depp really that good of an actor? Can someone explain to me what makes him so good? I've never really seen it. I feel like he plays the same guy in every role. He always does the same facial mannerisms like do things with his mouth and his eyes get big when he's saying something important.

And to be honest, I don't watch a lot of his movies. I don't like him.

[sergiorodriguez]

I get a lot of flack for this, but is Depp really that good of an actor? Can someone explain to me what makes him so good? I've never really seen it. I feel like he plays the same guy in every role. He always does the same facial mannerisms like do things with his mouth and his eyes get big when he's saying something important.

And to be honest, I don't watch a lot of his movies. I don't like him.

Have you seen Blow or Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas? The style you are talking about are what he does in the Pirates movies and Charlie and the chocolate factory.

Also he is great in the Libertine. Depp is a really good actor because his screen presence and his creative interpretation of roles.

[pete's montreux]

I've seen Blow but only bits and pieces of Fear/Loathing.

[sergiorodriguez]

I've seen Blow but only bits and pieces of Fear/Loathing.

o man I forgot about Donnie Brasco. If you don't think Johnny Depp is a good actor watch Donnie Brasco

[sergiorodriguez]

From Hell and Sleepy Hollow, more movies that Depp is great in. WOw this guy's more versatile than i gave him credit for before.

[ReggieCurry]

Johnny Depp was my favorite actor until I discovered Oldman.......







Gary Oldman is superior.

[Suprageex]

From Hell and Sleepy Hollow, more movies that Depp is great in. WOw this guy's more versatile than i gave him credit for before.

AND Secret Window!

[sergiorodriguez]

AND Secret Window!

And Chocolat.

[rezznor]

And Chocolat.

and who's eating gilbert grape

[IcanzIIravor]

I like them both but Gary won me over as Stansfield in The Professional.