Ichabod Crane distinctive characteristic Irving gives Ichabod is that of a psalm singer," and that Ichabod Crane is the "most celebrated Covenanter in all of the literature." Ichabod Crane Ichabod Crane is a fictional character and the protagonist in Washington Irving's short story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", first published in 1820. In popular culture, this story is sometimes retitled as "The Headless Horseman." Crane is invariably portrayed, in the original work and in most adaptations as a tall, lanky individual with a scarecrow affect. Ichabod -- meaning "without glory" -- comes from the biblical name of the grandson of Eli the
Johnny Depp filmography Johnny Depp filmography John Christopher Depp II is an American actor, director, screen writer, film producer,art director and musician. He started his film career by playing Glen Lantz in the 1984 horror film "A Nightmare on Elm Street". He also appeared in the 1986 film "Platoon" with Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, and Willem Dafoe. In the 1990s, the starred as the title characters in the films "Cry-Baby" (1990), "Edward Scissorhands" (1990), "Arizona Dream" (1993), "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993), Benny and Joon 1993 romantic drama "Ed Wood" (1994), "Don Juan DeMarco" (1995), Dead Man (1995) and "Donnie Brasco" (1997). He