Kristina
Daniel Depp is the eldest of four siblings and was born in Kentucky on November 14, 1953. Growing up in a family that was always on the move, he attended five different high schools before eventually studying European History and Classics at the University of Kentucky. Daniel initially wanted to become an architect, but eventually moved towards the classics and history after realizing the cost of training to become an architect. He has had a varied career, including work as a journalist, bookseller, photographer, and teacher.
Daniel Depp worked with his half-brother Johnny Depp on the 1994 film, “The Brave.” Despite being initially reluctant to get involved due to the political and personal issues it would bring, Daniel co-penned the script with Johnny. However, the film received devastating reviews and never got an official U.S. release. Despite the film’s challenges, Daniel continued his writing career and authored two books, “Loser’s Town” and “Babylon Nights.”
In addition to his writing, Daniel has had a passion for pottery and ceramics. He once managed the art library at night while studying ceramics and learning how to throw pots with John Tuska, who was a hard taskmaster. Daniel got fascinated by Staffordshire low-fire pottery and has likely explored it further in his personal time.
Daniel Depp is a true Jack-of-all-Trades, with a career that has taken many twists and turns. Despite the difficulties he faced while working on “The Brave,” he continued to follow his passion for writing and has authored two books. His love for ceramics is also a testament to his diverse interests and skills. With a career that has spanned many fields, Daniel has lived a life full of experiences and lessons learned.