Who is Duke Depp aka Willy Wonka on TikTok? Real name, family, drama

Who is Duke Depp aka Willy Wonka on TikTok? Real name, family, drama

Duke Depp is a TikTok star, YouTuber, social media personality, and influencer from the United States. He is well known for imitating Willy Wonka from the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in his videos posted on the internet. His funny videos and portrayal of Willy Wonka on TikTok and YouTube have enabled him to establish a large following online, with millions of fans.

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Duke Depp in a grey hood. Photo: @dukedepp
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Who is Duke Depp? He is an influencer from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Have a look at his bio to learn more interesting facts about him.

Profile summary

  • Real name: Tyson Duke Charlesworth
  • Famous as: Duke Depp aka Willy Wonka
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of birth: December 12, 2000
  • Age: 21 years old (as of 2021)
  • Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
  • Place of birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
  • Current residence: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian-white
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Sexuality: Straight
  • Height in feet: 5'9"
  • Height in centimetres: 175
  • Weight in pounds: 128
  • Weight in kilograms: 58
  • Hair colour: Blonde
  • Eye colour: Black
  • Mother: Spring Bengtzen
  • Father: Brian Charlesworth
  • Siblings: 2
  • Relationship status: Single
  • School: Utah High School
  • Profession: TikTok star, YouTuber, and social media influencer
  • Instagram: @dukedepp_

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Duke Depp's bio

What is Duke Depp's real name? Willy Wonka Duke Depp was born Tyson Duke Charlesworth in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America.

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Duke Depp posing next to a Christmas tree. Photo: @dukedepp
Source: Instagram

Duke Depp's family is made up of five members. His parents Brian Charlesworth (father) and Spring Bengtzen (mother) are in the real estate business.

Duke holds American nationality and has a white ethnic background.

Who are Duke Depp's siblings?

Duke Depp is the family's youngest child. He has two siblings, namely, Keastle Charlesworth, who co-hosts The Mode podcast, and Chase Charlesworth, who works as a home project and financing broker.

How old is Willy Wonka Duke Depp?

Duke Deep was born on December 12, 2000. As of 2021, Duke Depp's age is 21 years. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Education

He attended Utah High School for his high school education.

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Career

Duke Depp started his career as a professional photographer in 2016. He worked as a wedding photographer in several functions and ceremonies across America, including New York, Greece and Hawaii. In addition, he took part in a handful of photoshoots and workshops.

In 2019, Duke Depp launched his The Mode podcast alongside his sister, Keastle Charlesworth. The collaborative podcast features the siblings' life and travel stories. They also host visitors on their podcast.

Furthermore, he became an internet sensation during the Covid-19 pandemic. He created his TikTok account in May 2020. On TikTok, Willy Wonka is among the most followed users. He portrays a character known as Willy Wonka who is played by Johnny Depp. Johnny played the role in the hit movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

His funny impressive videos earned him millions of followers across all the social media platforms. In addition, his Willy Wonka TikTok account has gained over 20 million followers at the time of writing.

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His fascinating signature look includes a black wig, custom-made red coat, sunglasses and a hat, along with his not-so-nice voice. In the videos, Willy Wonka mostly refers to his beloved fans as "Dear Children" or "Oompa Loompas".

He also has another account, @dukedepp, that currently has 4.2 million followers.

Was Willy Wonka TikTok cancelled?

Recently, Willy Wonka's TikTok account was about to be cancelled after the internet star allegedly posted a video that was considered stereotypic to the Hispanic people. It did not pass off as funny as he expected. He has since taken the video down.

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Duke Depp poses for a photo while at Disneyland. Photo: @dukedepp
Source: Instagram

In addition, Duke has been involved in other quarrels with his fans. For example, he trampled on another Willy Wonka persona on TikTok. He allegedly wanted to be the only Willy Wonka character on the internet.

He launched an attack on the character, including contacting TikTok to shut down her account. He received backlash from his fans and has since dismissed those claims.

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Is Duke Depp gay?

The TikTok star is straight. There have not been any gay claims, rumours, or speculations about him. He is currently single and has remained tight-lipped about his relationship status and dating history if any.

Is Duke Depp rich?

The internet sensation has amassed a substantial amount, with the internet being his primary source of income. Duke Depp's net worth is credited to endorsement deals, commercials, and paid partnerships. He has, however, not disclosed how much he makes.

Is Duke Depp related to Johnny Depp?

No, he is not related to Johnny Depp. He only portrays his character for his online content. However, Johnny is his favourite actor.

Where does Duke Depp live?

At the moment, he lives in Salt Lake City, Utah in the USA.

Duke Depp aka Willy Wonka has utilised online platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to build a successful career. He is indeed destined for growth. He is an inspiration to all upcoming online content creators.

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