But that role is, apparently, ending.
The final film in what's supposed to be a trilogy, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" opens Friday.
And Depp admitted to The Early Show national correspondent Tracy Smith that it hasn't been easy letting go of Captain Jack.
"It sounds ludicrous," Depp said, "because, you're talking about an imaginary being, in a way. But having been that character for, you know, a good number of years — for sometimes 12 to 14 to 15 hours a day, for months on end or years on end — it's like saying goodbye to a person. I mean, to a … living, breathing thing. So … it's very emotional."
Depp based the Captain Jack character on his idol, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards who, much to Depp's delight, did a cameo in "At World's End."
"It was a little frightening" playing Captain Jack in front of Richards, Depp said with a laugh. "What was really interesting for me was that, you know, fascinating, to — to sort of introduce Keith to Captain Jack!
"He seemed very good about it. You know, 'cause he could've, you know, he could have initially just said, you know, 'How dare you base a character on me?' " Depp continued, with another chuckle. "But he was great. He was a real gentleman about it."
Captain Jack has struck a nerve with film fans worldwide, but Depp says he isn't sure why!
"It's very touching. … I can't quite put my finger on that. … I could say, it must be something to do with, you know, being allowed to be so irreverent. You know, and getting away with it!"
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