(news.sawf.org) - Pirates of The Caribbean star Johnny Depp has been named the most looked-for actor of 2006, with 42 million web surfers searching online information about him on the Internet Movie Database website.
His reprised role as a charismatic pirate with a rock star swagger and a penchant for rum and heavy eyeliner, is said to have won him the first position in the list of 20 most searched for actors.
Other stars named on the list include Depp's Pirates co-star Keira Knightley and Kate Beckinsale.
Tomb Raider star Angelina Jolie and her boyfriend Brad Pitt, who were at second and fourth place respectively, were searched more for their relationship and family than their work, the Daily Mail reported.
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton made it to ninth position on the list, despite her limited film career that includes cameo appearances in such turkeys as House of Wax.
The 20 most looked-for actors:
1. Johnny Depp
2. Angelina Jolie
3. Jessica Alba
4. Brad Pitt
5. Scarlett Johansson
6. Keira Knightley
7. Lindsay Lohan
8. Tom Cruise
9. Paris Hilton
10. Natalie Portman
11. Jennifer Aniston
12. Rachel McAdams
13. Christian Bale
14. Kate Beckinsale
15. Hilary Duff
16. Emma Watson
17. Jake Gyllenhaal
18. Orlando Bloom
19. Zac Efron
20. Tom Hanks