Film · United States · 1974–
Leonardo DiCaprio Life & Career Timeline
From teenage phenomenon to Oscar winner, producer and environmental advocate.
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A career of global blockbusters, demanding character roles and landmark collaborations with major directors.
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Born in Los Angeles
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio grew up in Los Angeles.
Source: www.oscars.orgTelevision breakthrough
Recurring television work moved him toward film.
Source: www.oscars.orgThis Boy’s Life
DiCaprio held the screen opposite Robert De Niro.
Source: www.oscars.orgWhat’s Eating Gilbert Grape
The role brought his first Academy Award nomination.
Source: www.oscars.orgRomeo + Juliet
Baz Luhrmann recast Shakespeare for a young global audience.
Source: www.oscars.orgTitanic
The blockbuster made DiCaprio an international star.
Source: www.oscars.orgCatch Me If You Can
His collaboration with Steven Spielberg became a major success.
Source: www.oscars.orgGangs of New York
The film began a long partnership with Martin Scorsese.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Aviator
Howard Hughes brought his first leading-actor Oscar nomination.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Departed
The crime drama became a key Scorsese collaboration.
Source: www.oscars.orgBlood Diamond
DiCaprio earned another leading-actor nomination.
Source: www.oscars.orgInception
Christopher Nolan’s dream thriller became a cultural landmark.
Source: www.oscars.orgDjango Unchained
A rare villain role expanded his screen range.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Great Gatsby
DiCaprio played F. Scott Fitzgerald’s enigmatic millionaire.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Wolf of Wall Street
Actor and producer nominations followed the Scorsese satire.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Revenant
The physically demanding role delivered his first acting Oscar.
Source: www.oscars.orgBefore the Flood
DiCaprio used documentary filmmaking to advocate on climate change.
Source: www.oscars.orgOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood
The role brought his seventh acting nomination.
Source: www.oscars.orgKillers of the Flower Moon
DiCaprio reunited with Scorsese for the Osage drama.
Source: www.oscars.orgNominated for One Battle After Another
The Academy recognised his performance with another leading-actor nomination.
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