Leonardo DiCaprio
In 1997, James Cameron's Titanic turned Leonardo DiCaprio into a global superstar and teen heartthrob. As doomed artist Jack Dawson in the highest-grossing film of its time, the young actor became one of the most recognizable faces in the world almost overnight.
Child Actor to Star
Born in Los Angeles in 1974, DiCaprio began in television and commercials. A breakout supporting turn in What's Eating Gilbert Grape brought his first Oscar nomination as a teenager.
Titanic Fame
Titanic made him the world's most famous young actor in 1997. He then deliberately chose challenging roles, building a celebrated partnership with director Martin Scorsese.
Awards and Advocacy
After several nominations, he won Best Actor for The Revenant in 2016. Off screen, DiCaprio is a prominent environmental advocate and producer.
Career Timeline
- 1974Born in Los Angeles, California
- 1990Recurring role on the sitcom Parenthood
- 1993Oscar-nominated for What's Eating Gilbert Grape
- 1996Stars in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet
- 1997Titanic makes him a global superstar
- 2002Stars in Catch Me If You Can and Gangs of New York
- 2006Leads The Departed and Blood Diamond
- 2010Stars in Christopher Nolan's Inception
- 2016Wins Best Actor Oscar for The Revenant
- 2019Stars in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Biggest Hits
- He earned his first Oscar nomination at age 19 for What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
- Despite Titanic's success, DiCaprio was not nominated for an Academy Award for that role.
Portrait: Thore Siebrands · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons