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Leonardo DiCaprio
Born Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio
American actor, Oscar winner and environmental activist
Biography
Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and producer known for Titanic, Inception, The Wolf of Wall Street and The Revenant, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He is also a prominent environmental campaigner.
Early life
DiCaprio grew up in Los Angeles and began acting in commercials and television as a child, including the sitcom Growing Pains.
Career
He earned his first Oscar nomination for What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) and became a global star with Titanic (1997). A long collaboration with Martin Scorsese produced Gangs of New York, The Departed, The Wolf of Wall Street and Killers of the Flower Moon.
He won the Academy Award for The Revenant (2015) and starred in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another (2025).
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1991age 17
Debut
Joins Growing Pains
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1994age 20
First Oscar nomination
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1997age 23
Breakthrough
Global stardom with Titanic
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1998age 24
Personal
Launches the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
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2016age 42
Wins Best Actor Oscar for The Revenant
Notable Works
- 1997 Titanic Jack Dawson Film
- 2006 The Departed Billy Costigan Film
- 2010 Inception Dom Cobb Film
- 2013 The Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort Film
- 2015 The Revenant Hugh Glass Film
- 2023 Killers of the Flower Moon Ernest Burkhart Film
Awards & Achievements
- Academy AwardBest Actor — The Revenant 2016
- Golden Globe AwardBest Actor, Drama — The Revenant 2016
- Golden Globe AwardBest Actor, Musical or Comedy — The Wolf of Wall Street 2014
Birthday Facts
Did You Know?
- He was reportedly named after Leonardo da Vinci.
- He was nominated for acting Oscars five times before winning.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Leonardo DiCaprio's birthday?
Leonardo DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974.
Where was Leonardo DiCaprio born?
Leonardo DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What is Leonardo DiCaprio's zodiac sign?
Born on November 11, Leonardo DiCaprio is a Scorpio.
Which film won Leonardo DiCaprio his Oscar?
The Revenant, at the 2016 Academy Awards.
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