Jack Sparrow Jack Sparrow Captain Jack Sparrow is a fictional character in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series. The character was created by screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, and is portrayed by Johnny Depp. The characterization of Sparrow is based on a combination of The Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards and Looney Tunes cartoon character Pepé Le Pew. He first appears in the 2003 film "". He later appears in the sequels "" (2006), "" (2007), "" (2011), and "" (2017). In the films, Sparrow is one of the nine pirate lords in the Brethren Court, the Pirate Lords of
Pirates of the Caribbean of October 2016, "Pirates of the Caribbean" attractions can be found at five Disney theme parks. The films have grossed over worldwide as of January 2018, putting the film franchise 12th in the list of all-time highest grossing franchises and film series. Two series of young reader books have been printed as prequels to the first film: In addition there is a novel written for adults: One young reader book was made as a prequel to the fifth film: Several additional works have been derived from the franchise: Pirates of the Caribbean Pirates of the Caribbean is a Disney franchise