My inspiration, my enthusiasm, my idol, my hero, Johnny Depp. I think a lot of people have known his name. Well, he is one of the most versatile actors of his day and age in Hollywood now. He has played in many movies that were block-busters in Hollywood, then he won a lot of awards. Besides, Depp is also a screenwriter, director, producer, and a musician. So, what makes him become my hero? It is not his awards or his successful job, but his life journey. Of course he is not a type of person that has had a perfect life or does charity for others like Mother Theresa or others, but actually, even in the dark life, there must be a little light that will brighten up that life. John Christopher Depp II was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on June 9, …show more content…
There's also a time where he had to be a ballpoint-pen salesman to support his and his wife's life. Well, he still continued his dream with The Kid. The band visited Los Angeles in the mid-1980s to be known as a famous rock-and-roll band. However, it happened to be a blessing disguise, when his wife introduced him to actor Nicholas Cage who advised him to be an actor. Therefore, Johnny went to his first audition and apparently, he got a minor role in a horror film, A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). Since he acted in A Nightmare on Elm Street, he became an actor. Depp's relationship with Lori Anne Allison didn't go well, so two years after their marriage, they …show more content…
Many hard times came to him, bad times made him down, but he has proven that he can go the distance. He dares to take the most challenging acts possible which make him be honored. His talents make me call him "The eccentric actor." Even now he is more famous but still he doesn't become an arrogant person, he is still honorable, he is still a caring person. He's still the same like he was. His life makes me believe that to try something different is not a horrible thing, it is a fun thing if we live in it. He makes me realize that life still has many good things to fight
Humanity has created this “universal story” of what a hero is, or at least the myth of it, time and again. Different tasks and encounters with a variety of villains all lead the hero to the prize, to a new life (Seger). This person deemed the hero is as ordinary as the next but what makes them different is the drastic test that they must face. Individuals admire this character because the hero stands for something, something bigger than themselves. Whether it be the compassionate act of Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games or the death of the oldest brother in Brother Bear, as an outsider, an individual sees the human side of these heroes and relates. Connor Lassiter from Unwind by Neal Shusterman is an ideal example of the myth due to the
... which he received universal praise. Other films included The Long Kiss Goodnight, Deep Blue Sea, The Negotiator, Unbreakable, and Shaft. Despite his fame as a great Hollywood actor, Jackson has made time for stage work and independent films in order to stay close to his acting roots.
All-in-all Elvis’s career was long and productive. He has sold more records then anyone else ever has. He had many gold and multi-platinum records. Starred in many movies and made a lot of television appearances. Elvis has made his imprint on the American history in many ways. He will always be remembered as “The King”. Almost everyone in the Rock And Roll industry owe their careers to Elvis Aaron Pressley.
He sheds new light on stereotypes that are not commonly broken. It truly was one of the many factors that made this film unique.
Joesph Gordon – Levitt was born on February 17th, 1981, to Jane Gordon and Dennis Levitt. At an early age, Levitt starred in many shows and movies, such as Angels in the Outfield and The Dark Shadows. As he grew older, he took on more mature roles and became fascinated with film making. After his work on 3rd Rock from the Sun, a sitcom, he took a break from acting and attended Columbia University. Here, he studied history, literature and French poetry. After 4 years of college, Levitt left Columbia in 2004, in order to try acting once again. Recently, Gordon-Levitt chose to pursue filmmaking, following his grandfather Michael Gordon. His grandfather was a Hollywood film director between the 1940s and 1970s and directed the 1959 Doris Day/Rock Hudson film Pillow Talk. His first short film Sparks, was based off of an Elmore Leonards story of the same name, however JGL took a creative license with the film due to low budget funds. His other short films, are inspired by previous relationships that he has been through, but with a touch of fantasy and humor in them. His new movie, Don Jon, was inspired by the short films he had made with his company HitRECord. It also was inspired by his growing up and the lessons he learned as a child, as his mother raised him and his brother with the “ideals of the feminist movement of the 60’s and 70’s.” Finally, the movie’s storyline also gained inspiration from the death of his brother, Daniel Gordon-Levitt, 2010, who passed away due to a drug overdose. Through this he spread awareness of the dangers of drug use and the emotions of the character Esther in the movie, emulate the feelings Joesph Gordon-Levitt felt after his brother's death.
Not to mention he never let go of his faith in God and believed in his dream which led to his great success today. However he is a man who gives to people and helps with different charities. He is a man of inspiration who used one passion, which led him to the road of success. His writing, producing and directing over the years has inspired so many people. However he has inspired millions of people to not only dream, but make their dream a reality. He did not let his struggles keep him down. He has inspired me to do better through his testimony.I’am a huge fan of his work, today I dream bigger because of him being an inspiration to my life.A man who had a dream and used his sense of humor to bring joy to so many people in this world who are struggling. His struggles did not break him but made him. Furthermore he continues to inspire people through his movies, plays, and his Faith in
As stated by Robin Williams, “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it” (brainyquote.com). Robin Williams was a self-acclaimed comedian and actor. His work in many movies and his comedy shows made him an icon for people everywhere. Throughout his life he brought smiles and happiness to everyone who watched him. Exploring Robin Williams early life, career, and death can help one gain a deeper understanding of his life and struggles.
He started his acting career with the film “Going Overboard” in 1989 where he acted as the main character and was also the writer.
A hero is defined as: A person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities (Oxford). This definition can be altered to incorporate many perspectives of a ‘hero’. Two person’s idea of a hero may be similar, but the exact identity in their respective perspectives will vary. In my opinion all it takes is an average man laying a coat across a shivering child on the streets to make the leap from average to hero. Forrest Gump is a hero because he takes the extra step, exceeds everyone’s expectations of him, such as when he was young and got his leg brace stuc...
This movie was inspiring and encouraging to anyone who is struggling with something. Overcoming his controversies in life became the main point of the movie. Knowing that this movie was based upon a true story inspires the people even more.
His life shows us that it’s not all about success in life, because success doesn’t always mean bliss. It can leave you feeling empty and like your life was insignificant. Life isn’t about how much money you have or how many people “love” you. It’s if you can say you are content with it. How many real friends you had, or if you can say “I’m proud of my time on this earth.”
Marlon Brando was a kid who thought there was no hope but turned into the best actor of his time. He was very handsome, famous, and rich. These things did not bring happiness in his life. Brando died a bitter lonely old man.
When asked who their hero is, most people respond with the name of an athlete or an actress/actor. When asked who my hero is I would have to respond with a simple three letter word: mom. My mother has been the greatest inspiration in my life and is the main reason that I am where I am and who I am today.
My hero is my dad. He is my superman. He is my leader. My dad is a dad who motivates me and keeps me going, even when I want to give up. He is there for me when I don’t want to try anymore and he always keeps me going. Of all the heroes in the world, my dad is at the top of the list.
Our society has created heroes, because think that others can be a helping hand or even a role model to a better world. The need for heroes has gradually increased because more countries are falling about. In today’s world, we can confuse a famous person to be a hero. For example, Tom Cruise