Actor, Film Producer · United States
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and film producer known for his work in biographical and period films, as well as his environmental activism.
Wikimedia CommonsCareer timeline
- 1974
Born in Los Angeles, California
- 1997
Stars in Titanic
- 2016
Wins Best Actor Oscar for The Revenant
Biography
Early life
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles. He began acting in television commercials as a child.
Career
His breakthrough came with Titanic (1997). He went on to lead films such as Inception, The Wolf of Wall Street, and The Revenant, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Activism
DiCaprio is a prominent environmental advocate through his foundation.
Did you know?
DiCaprio was nominated for several acting Oscars before finally winning for The Revenant in 2016.
Frequently asked
What did Leonardo DiCaprio win an Oscar for?
He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in The Revenant (2015).
