50 Facts About Leonardo DiCaprio

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  1. Leonardo DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974 in Hollywood, California.
  2. He is an American actor, film producer, and environmental activist.
  3. DiCaprio began his career in television, appearing in several commercials and educational films.
  4. He made his film debut in the horror film Critters 3 (1991) and gained widespread recognition with his supporting role in the drama This Boy’s Life (1993).
  5. DiCaprio gained international fame for his leading role in the epic romance Titanic (1997), which became the highest-grossing film of all time at the time of its release.
  6. He has since starred in a variety of films, including the biographical sports drama The Aviator (2004), the psychological thriller Shutter Island (2010), and the western Django Unchained (2012).
  7. In addition to his acting career, DiCaprio is also a film producer and has founded his own production company, Appian Way Productions.
  8. He has been nominated for numerous awards, including six Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, and nine Golden Globe Awards.
  9. DiCaprio has won three Golden Globe Awards, for his roles in The Aviator, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
  10. He is also known for his environmental activism and has been a vocal advocate for issues such as climate change and ocean conservation.
  11. DiCaprio is a vegan and has been involved in several charitable organizations and foundations, including the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which focuses on environmental and wildlife conservation.
  12. He has also served as a United Nations Messenger of Peace and has been recognized for his humanitarian work by various organizations, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation.
  13. DiCaprio has been in a number of high-profile relationships over the years, including with actress Gisele Bundchen and model Bar Refaeli.
  14. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
  15. DiCaprio’s father, George DiCaprio, is an underground comix artist, writer, and distributor, and his mother, Irmelin Indenbirken, is a former legal secretary.
  16. DiCaprio has an older stepbrother, Adam Farrar, and a younger half-sister, model and actress, model and actress Cheyenne.
  17. DiCaprio was raised in Echo Park, Los Angeles and attended Seeds Elementary School, John Marshall High School a public school in Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, a magnet school.
  18. DiCaprio’s parents divorced when he was a year old, and he lived with his mother.
  19. DiCaprio began his career by appearing in television commercials in the late 1980s, such as for Matchbox cars, Kraft cheese, and Bubble Yum.
  20. He appeared in several educational films, including the ABC Afterschool Special ABC Afterschool Specials and the public service announcements “The Face of AIDS” and “The Most Dangerous Game”.
  21. DiCaprio’s first film role was in the horror film Critters 3 (1991), in which he played the stepson of an evil landlord.
  22. He had a supporting role in the drama This Boy’s Life (1993), starring Robert De Niro and Ellen Barkin, and played the lead role of Arnie Grape in the drama What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), for which he received critical acclaim and his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
  23. DiCaprio’s breakthrough role came in 1996, when he played Jack Dawson in the blockbuster romantic drama Titanic (1997). The film became the highest-grossing film of all time at the time of its release and won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
  24. DiCaprio received widespread praise for his performance in Titanic and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for the first time in his career.
  25. After the success of Titanic, DiCaprio took on a variety of roles in a range of films, including the historical drama The Man in the Iron Mask (1998), the romantic comedy The Beach (2000), the biographical crime film Gangs of New York (2002), and the epic drama Catch Me If You Can (2002).
  26. In 2004, DiCaprio starred as Howard Hughes in the biographical drama The Aviator, directed by Martin Scorsese. He received critical acclaim for his performance and won his first Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.
  27. DiCaprio continued to work with Scorsese on a number of films, including the crime drama The Departed (2006), for which he received his third Academy Award nomination for Best actor, and the historical thriller Shutter Island (2010).
  28. In 2012, DiCaprio starred in the western Django Unchained, directed by Quentin Tarantino. He received critical acclaim for his performance and won his second Golden Globe Award for Best actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.
  29. In 2013, DiCaprio starred in the dramatic thriller The Great Gatsby, based on the novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
  30. In 2015, DiCaprio won his third Golden Globe Award for Best actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his role in the black comedy The Wolf of Wall Street, directed by Scorsese.
  31. In 2016, DiCaprio produced and narrated the documentary Before the Flood, about the effects of climate change.
  32. In 2017, he produced and starred in the survival drama The Revenant, for which he won his first Academy Award for Best actor.
  33. In 2019, DiCaprio starred in the satirical black comedy Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, directed by Tarantino. He received critical acclaim for his performance and won his fourth Golden Globe Award for Best actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.
  34. DiCaprio has a net worth of $260 million as of 2021.
  35. He is known for his philanthropic efforts and has donated millions of dollars to various charitable organizations and foundations, including the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which focuses on environmental and wildlife conservation.
  36. DiCaprio is a vegan and has been involved in several environmental campaigns, including the Natural Resources Defense Council and the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
  37. He has also served as a United Nations Messenger of Peace and has been recognized for his humanitarian work by various organizations, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation.
  38. DiCaprio is a fan of soccer and is a supporter of the Los Angeles Galaxy.
  39. He is a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and has been seen courtside at their games.
  40. DiCaprio is a fan of the band Red Hot Chili Peppers and has attended their concerts.
  41. He is a fan of the band Radiohead and has been seen at their concerts.
  42. DiCaprio is a fan of the band The Strokes and has attended their concerts.
  43. He is a fan of the band Kings of Leon and has attended their concerts.
  44. DiCaprio is a fan of the band Arcade Fire and has attended
  45. DiCaprio has a close relationship with actor Tom Hardy AND Mark Wahlberg and the two have worked together on several films.
  46. He is known for his charity work and has donated to numerous organizations, including the Natural Resources Defense Council and the World Wildlife Fund.
  47. DiCaprio is an avid traveler and has visited many countries around the world.
  48. He has a close relationship with his father and the two have worked together on environmental projects.
    DiCaprio is a fan of martial arts and has trained in various disciplines, including karate and taekwondo.
    He is a fan of technology and has invested in several tech start-ups.
  49. DiCaprio has a close relationship with model and actress Kate Moss and the two have been seen out together on several occasions.
    He is a fan of video games and has cited “The Legend of Zelda” series as one of his favorites.
  50. He is an avid collector of vintage watches and has a large collection of rare and expensive timepieces.
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