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Leonardo William DiCaprio (born November 11, 1974), also known as Leonardo DiCaprio, is a famous American actor and producer. He is known for his handsome looks and excellent acting skills. He made his television debut in Santa Barbara in 1991 and later became a celebrity around the world.
He made his film debut in the horror film Monster 3, and has since starred in many other films, including This Boy’s Life, Titanic, The Man in the Iron Mask, etc. He has received many accolades for his performances in plays, including William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, The Basketball Diaries, and Catch Me If You Can.
Leonardo Dicaprio’s reputation as an actor changed with Titanic, which became a turning point for him. After Titanic, he won his first Golden Globe Award. He has starred in various types of films, including science fiction, historical dramas and period dramas, and romances.
He has won some of the most prized awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actor for the film The Revenant and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama, Musical or Comedy for his performances in films such as The Aviator and The Wolf of Wall Street.
Leonardo DiCaprio is not only an actor and producer, but also a humanitarian whose donations reflect his concern for society and the environment.
American actor
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| full name: | Leonardo William Dicaprio |
| stage name: | Leonardo DiCaprio |
| date of birth: | November 11, 1974 (49 years old) |
| place of birth: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.83 m |
| parents: | George Dicaprio, Elmelin Indenbeacon |
| brothers and sisters: | Adam Farrar |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Camila Morrone (2017-present), Lorena Ray (2017), Alina Baikova (2017), Elizabeth Turner (2017), Nina Agdal (2016-2017), Roxie Horner (2016), Kelly Rohrbach (2015-2016), Toni Garn (2013-2014), Alessia Ryabenkova (2013), Erin Heatherton (2011-2012), Blake Lively (2011), Bar Raphael (2005-2011), Paris Hilton (2000), Gisele Bundchen (1999-2005), Alyssa Solovya (1998), Demi Moore (1997-2002 ), Emma Bunton (1997), Kristen Chang (1996-1997), Claire Danes (1996), Juliette Lewis (1993), Cecilia Garcia (1989), Christina Aguilera, Georgia Fowler (2016), Chelsea Weimer (2016), Ella Kavalek (2016), Cassie Amato (2015-2016), Rihanna (2015), Brianna Holly (2014), Margarita Gaucher (2012-2013), Lindsay Lohan (2011), Kendra Jade (2002), Sara Foster (2002), Carmen Electra (2000), Kidada Jones (1999 ), Eva Herzigova (1998), Carla Panenka (1998), Bijou Phillips (1998), Karen Butler (1998), Naomi Campbell (1998), Natasha Henstridge (1997), Linnea Dietrichson (1997), Bobby Brown (1995), Bridget Hall (1994), Kate Moss (1993-1994), Heather Graham (1993), Peggy Watkins (2016), Laura Whitmore (2016), Katie Cleary (2014), Barbara Palvin (2013), Kate Torres (2013), Miranda Kerr (2012), Emma Miller (2011 Anne Vyalitsyna (2009), Ashley Roberts (2009), Sienna Miller (2005), Natalie Denning (2003), Trishelle Cannatra (2002), Virginie LaDoyen (1999), Vanessa Trump (1998), Amber Valletta (1998), Helena Christensen (1997), Alicia Silverstone (1997), Caitlin Keats (1995), Shalom Harlow (1995) |
| children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actor • Film producer |
| net worth: | $260 million |
Early life and education
Leonardo DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California on November 11, 1974. He is the only child of his father, Irmelin Indenbirken, a legal secretary, and his mother, George DiCaprio, a comic book creator, producer, and publisher.
His parents divorced when he was one year old, and he lived with his mother throughout his childhood, who moved frequently to make ends meet. He has a stepbrother named Adam Farah.
Although he no longer lives with his father, Leonardo DiCaprio still maintains a close relationship with him, and he encourages him to be creative. He spent some of his early years living in Germany with his maternal grandparents.
Leonardo DiCaprio studied at the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies for four years before joining Seeds Elementary School.
He attended John Marshall High School but dropped out after three years, earning only a GED.
Profession
Leonardo DiCaprio’s love for acting was evident early on when he began to imitate others, play pranks on his parents, and perform skits he wrote. He appeared on the children’s television show Romper Room at the age of five, but he didn’t last long due to being annoying at a young age.
At the age of 14, he appeared in his first Matchbox car commercial, a small part in an educational film. In 1990, he made his first television appearance in a short film based on the comedy film Parenthood, for which he was nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor.
Leonardo DiCaprio later guest-starred in sitcoms including Roseanne and Lassie. In 1991, he starred in the family comedy Growing Pains and made his feature film debut in the horror film Trolls 3. This was a pivotal moment in his career.
In 1993, he co-starred with Robert De Niro in “This Boy’s Life”, and his work was also widely praised by critics. In 1993, he added another achievement to his resume with the release of “A Different Sky”. He starred in this movie with Johnny Depp.
Leonardo Dicaprio’s career took off after 1995, as he starred in films as diverse as The Basketball Diaries and The Fast and the Furious. In Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 adaptation of Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, Leonardo Dicaprio played Romeo and Claire Danes played Juliet.
His career reached new heights in 1997 with the release of James Cameron’s tragic romance Titanic, starring Kate Winslet. The film cost more than $200 million to make, making it the most expensive film ever made.
The huge success of this film established Leonardo DiCaprio’s ability to land major roles in Hollywood. He received Academy Award nominations for his performances in The Aviator (2004), Blood Diamond (2006), and The Departed (2006).
In 2007, Leonardo Dicaprio also created a documentary film with the environment as its main theme. He and Netflix are collaborating on more such documentaries. In 2011, he starred in the biographical drama J. Edgar, backing up his performance with extensive research. He received praise for his nuanced and convincing portrayal of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover in the film.
He played former stockbroker Jordan Belfort in Martin Scorsese’s black comedy The Wolf of Wall Street, released in 2013. The film was based on Jordan Belfort’s autobiography of the same name, which recounted his memories of working as a stockbroker in New York.
In 2015, Leonardo Dicaprio starred in the film The Revenant. The adventures of frontiersman Hugh Glass, played by Leonardo Dicaprio, were the inspiration for the film, which was partly based on the novel of the same name by Michael Punke.
Leonardo DiCaprio played Rick Dalton in Quentin Tarantino’s comedy-drama Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 2019, and then played Dr. Randall Mindy in the 2021 sci-fi black comedy Don’t Look Up.
In addition to his acting career, Leonardo Dicaprio also runs a production company, Appian Way Productions.
Awards and Achievements
Leonardo Dicaprio played a child with mental disorders in the movie “A Different Sky”, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
The film Titanic was nominated for 14 Oscars and won 11. Leonardo DiCaprio became famous and was named one of the “50 Most Beautiful People” by People magazine in 1997 and 1998.
He won the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor for his outstanding performance in The Departed.
He has been nominated for Best Actor at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Golden Globe Awards.
He has always been socially active, as evidenced by his concern for the environment, which he attended at Earth Day celebrations and spoke with President Bill Clinton on the subject in 2000.
Additionally, Leonardo DiCaprio serves on the boards of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and the World Wildlife Fund.
He also maintains a close relationship with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation at the California Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing various environmental issues.
He was nominated for the VH1 Do Something Award in 2010 for his work for the environment.
In 2014, he was appointed the organization’s climate change representative.
Leonardo Dicaprio won the 2016 Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in The Revenant.
Filmography
- Inception (2010)
- Shutter Island (2010)
- Titanic (1997)
- The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
- The Revenant (2015)
- The Departed (2006)
- Cat and Mouse (2002)
- Django Unchained (2012)
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood(2019)
- Blood Diamond(2006)
personal life
Due to Leonardo Dicaprio’s numerous scandals, the media often reports on his personal life.
His relationships with models Toni Garrn, Bar Refaeli and Gisele Bundchen have made tabloid headlines.
In 2005, a model named Aretha Wilson hit him with a broken wine bottle, causing severe injuries to his face.
In 2011, Leonardo Dicaprio also established a relationship with actress Blake Lively.
Leonardo Dicaprio was Lorena Ray (2017), Alina Bakova (2017), Elizabeth Turner (2017), Nina Agdal (2016-2017), Roxie Horner (2016), Kelly Rohrbach (2015-2016), Toni Garn (2013-2014), Alessia Ryabenkova (2013), Erin Heatherton (2011-2012), Blake Lively (2011), Bar Raphael (2005-2011), Paris Hilton (2000), Gisele Bundchen (1999-2005), Alyssa Sorovoyya (1998), Demi Moore (1997-2002 ), Emma Bunton (1997), Kristen Chang (1996-1997), Claire Danes (1996), Juliette Lewis (1993), Cecilia Garcia (1989) and Christina Aguilera.
He has reportedly worked with Georgia Fowler (2016), Chelsey Weimar (2016), Ela Kawalec (2016), Cassie Amato (2015-2016), Rihanna (2015), Bryana Holly (2014), Margarita Gauchet (2012-2013) , Lindsay Lohan (2011), Kendra Jade (2002), Sara Foster (2002), Carmen Electra (2000), Kidada Jones (1999), Eva Herzigova (1998), Carla Paneka (1998), Bijou Phillips (1998), Karen Butler (1998), Naomi Campbell (1998), Natasha Henstridge (1997), Linnea Dietrichson (1997), Bobbie Brown (1995), Bridget Hall (1994), Kate Moss (1993-1994) and Heather Graham (1993).
Leonardo Dicaprio has been rumored to have dated Peggy Watkins (2016), Laura Whitmore (2016), Katie Cleary (2014), Barbara Palvin (2013), Kate Torres (2013), Miranda Kerr (2012), Emma Miller (2011), Anne Vialicina (2009), Ashley Roberts (2009), Sienna Miller (2005), Natalie Denning (2003), Trishelle Cannatra (2002), Virginie LaDoyen (1999), Vanessa Trump (1998), Amber Valletta (1998), Helena Christensen (1997), Alicia Silverstone (1997 ), Caitlin Keats (1995), and Shalom Harlow (1995).
Leonardo Dicaprio’s current partner is Camila Morrone. They have been dating since 2017. He has no children and has never been married.
net worth
Leonardo Dicaprio is one of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful entertainers, with an estimated net worth of $260 million.
social media
- Instagram: @LeonardoDiCaprio
- Twitter: @LeoDiCaprio
- Facebook: Leonardo Dicaprio
