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Johnny Depp (Willy Wonka). It's an unforgettable costume, but the actor had hoped to push the character's look even further. What I was really excited about was a long nose, Depp told EW. I brought it up with Tim, and he was like, 'Hang on, hang on.
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Johnny Depp debuted his Willy Wonka in 2005's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, more than 30 years after the original film was released.
Dr. Wilbur Wonka | |
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First appearance | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) |
Created by | John August |
Portrayed by | Christopher Lee |
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Modernity, however, doesn't necessarily change Wonka's age. When filming began on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Johnny Depp, who was born in 1963, was 41 years old (42 when the film released the following year in 2005). The actor was six years younger than Willy Wonka when he played him.