Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio, born on November 11, 1974, is a celebrated American actor and producer renowned for his roles in biographical and period films. Over his career, he has won numerous awards, including an Oscar, a BAFTA, and three Golden Globes. By 2019, his films had earned over $7.2 billion globally, and he was frequently listed among the highest-paid actors. Hailing from Los Angeles, DiCaprio began his journey in the entertainment world in the late 1980s with TV commercials, followed by recurring roles in shows like *Parenthood*. His first significant film role came in *This Boy's Life* (1993), and at just 19, he earned critical acclaim and his first Oscar nomination for his portrayal of a developmentally disabled boy in *What's Eating Gilbert Grape* (1993). He achieved global fame with *Romeo + Juliet* (1996) and *Titanic* (1997), the latter becoming the highest-grossing film at the time. After *Titanic*, DiCaprio diversified his roles to shed his romantic hero image, taking on complex characters in films like *Catch Me If You Can* (2002) and *Gangs of New York* (2002), the latter marking the start of his collaboration with director Martin Scorsese. He gained further recognition for his performances in *The Aviator* (2004), *Blood Diamond* (2006), *The Departed* (2006), and *Revolutionary Road* (2008). In the 2010s, DiCaprio continued to star in critically acclaimed films such as *Inception* (2010), *Django Unchained* (2012), *The Wolf of Wall Street* (2013), and *The Revenant* (2015), which won him his first Oscar and BAFTA for Best Actor. His role in *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* (2019) was another major success. Beyond acting, DiCaprio founded Appian Way Productions, which has produced several of his films and environmental documentaries. His nonprofit, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, focuses on environmental advocacy. Recognized for his contributions to the arts and his activism, he was made a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2005 and was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2016st influential people in 2016.