Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation, known for his ability to fully immerse himself in his roles. His career has spanned various genres, from romantic comedy to historical drama, demonstrating a remarkable range of acting skills.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, DiCaprio began his career at a young age, appearing in television series like "Parenthood" and "Growing Pains". His first significant film role was in "This Boy's Life" (1993), alongside Robert De Niro, followed by an acclaimed performance in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993), earning him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
His breakthrough came with "Titanic" (1997), which made him a global idol. Since then, DiCaprio has continued to work with some of the greatest directors, playing complex and nuanced roles. He has formed a successful partnership with Martin Scorsese, starring in films like "Gangs of New York" (2002), "The Aviator" (2004), "The Departed" (2006), "Shutter Island" (2010), and "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013).
Other notable films in his filmography include "Blood Diamond" (2006), "Revolutionary Road" (2008), "Inception" (2010), "Django Unchained" (2012), and "The Revenant" (2015), for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor.
Beyond his film career, DiCaprio is a passionate environmental activist. He established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, an organization dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability. Through his foundation and his work, DiCaprio is committed to raising awareness about climate change, biodiversity conservation, and supporting renewable energy.
Filmography
- Critters 3 (1991)
- This Boy's Life (1993)
- What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
- The Quick and the Dead (1995)
- The Basketball Diaries (1995)
- Total Eclipse (1995)
- Romeo + Juliet (1996)
- Marvin's Room (1996)
- Titanic (1997)
- The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)
- Celebrity (1998)
- The Beach (2000)
- Don's Plum (2001)
- Gangs of New York (2002)
- Catch Me If You Can (2002)
- The Aviator (2004)
- The Departed (2006)
- Blood Diamond (2006)
- Body of Lies (2008)
- Revolutionary Road (2008)
- Shutter Island (2010)
- Inception (2010)
- J. Edgar (2011)
- Django Unchained (2012)
- The Great Gatsby (2013)
- The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
- The Revenant (2015)
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)