Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1974-11-11
- Born Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Height:
6′ (1.83 m)
Also Known As:
Leo DiCaprio, Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio, Леонардо ДіКапріо, ലിയനാർഡോ ഡികാപ്രിയോ, Leonardo Di Caprio, لئوناردو دیکاپریو
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and producer, celebrated for his diverse roles in biographical and period films. Born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, he began his career in the late 1980s with television commercials and roles in series like Parenthood and Growing Pains. His breakthrough came with the film This Boy’s Life (1993), followed by a critically acclaimed performance in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), earning him his first Academy Award nomination. DiCaprio achieved international stardom with Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Titanic (1997), the latter becoming the highest-grossing film of its time. Seeking to diversify his roles, he collaborated with director Martin Scorsese on films like Gangs of New York (2002), The Aviator (2004), The Departed (2006), and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). In 2016, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Revenant (2015). Beyond acting, DiCaprio is a committed environmental activist. He founded the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, focusing on global warming, preserving biodiversity, and supporting renewable energy. He has been recognized as a United Nations Messenger of Peace and has pledged significant funds to conservation efforts. As of 2025, DiCaprio continues to be a prominent figure in Hollywood, known for his dedication to his craft and his advocacy for environmental causes.
