Tue 1 Jan 2008
Johnny Depp as Sweeney Todd – and Beethoven
Posted by Sandy Dumont under Image of Celebrities
[8] Comments
Johnny Depp as Sweeney Todd. in his his latest film "The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." I've been a fan of Johnny Depp ever since I saw "Edward Scissorhand." Did anyone else notice the resemblance of Sweeney Todd to Ludwig Von Beethoven? And that's not all, Depp's previous role as Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbbean" and "Dead Man's Chest" seemed to me to be a takeoff on Little Richard.
He just seemed so natural in those odd roles! Dark but humerous characters.
Jane,
Yes, he is one of the few actors in Hollywood who could have taken on this role.
I would have preferred that they leave out one thing: once Sweeney Todd pushed the trap door to dispose of the bodies, viewing the basement one time would have been enough!
Sandy
The resemblance of Sweeney Todd to Ludwig Von Beethoven is a striking, indeed. Good catch!
I knew I saw that face before somewhere…you pointed it out, though. Thanks for solving my internal quest!
Chuck B.
Hi Chuck,
I’m glad I helped you solve your quest to discover who Sweeney Todd reminded you of. I noticed the resemblance very early on in the movie and was surprised that none of the film critics noticed it.
Beethoven and Little Richard. LOL. I never saw the resemblance until you mentioned it. Thanks for pointing that out. Gives a new “twist” to his movies.
I am so agreed with you. The first thought in my mind when I saw Depp as Sweeney Todd, was that he was so identical with Beethoven. Especially the hair. But also clothes, personality, etc (anyway, Beethoven would never become a mass-murder).
I just have to show you this:
This is a morph i made… And look at the pictures that the faces are taken from:
Not just the faces and the hair are similar.. Look at the arms and the hands…
i love his movie Edwards Scissorhands, i think it is one of Johnny Depp’s best performance aside from Pirates of the Caribbean.,.-
Johnny Depp is sexy, hot, gorgeous, a great man, a good father and the best actor ever…….I’ve seen all his movies and it’s great in all. i hope to meet him someday. I’m really in love with him