Leonardo DiCaprio

Born:11. november 1974

Place of Birth:Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio, born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, is a versatile American actor and film producer. His career began in the late 1980s with television commercials, leading to recurring roles in shows like Parenthood. However, it was his breakout performance as a developmentally disabled boy in What's Eating Gilbert Grape that garnered him critical acclaim and his first award nominations at just 19 years old.

DiCaprio's rise to international stardom came with iconic roles in star-crossed romances like Romeo + Juliet and the record-breaking Titanic. Despite the overwhelming success of Titanic, DiCaprio made a conscious effort to diversify his roles, showcasing his range in genres such as crime drama in Catch Me If You Can and Gangs of New York, the latter marking the beginning of his fruitful collaboration with director Martin Scorsese.

Throughout his career, DiCaprio has delivered memorable performances in a variety of films, including his portrayal of Howard Hughes in The Aviator, the political thriller Blood Diamond, and the crime drama The Departed. His dedication to his craft and ability to immerse himself in challenging roles have earned him numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and multiple Golden Globe Awards.

In recent years, DiCaprio has continued to captivate audiences with his work in acclaimed projects like the science fiction thriller Inception, the western Django Unchained, and the biopic The Wolf of Wall Street. His role in The Revenant not only showcased his commitment to his craft but also earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor, solidifying his status as one of Hollywood's most respected talents.

Beyond his acting prowess, DiCaprio is also a committed environmental activist and philanthropist. Through his production company, Appian Way Productions, he has championed projects that promote environmental awareness, such as the documentary series Greensburg. His efforts have earned him recognition, including being named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.

Leonardo DiCaprio's impact extends beyond the silver screen, as he continues to use his platform to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues. His contributions to both the arts and charitable causes have cemented his legacy as not only a talented actor but also a dedicated advocate for a more sustainable future.

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Titanic

Jack Dawson

1997

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets aboard the ship. Rose tells the whole story from Titanic's departure through to its death—on its first and last voyage—on April 15, 1912.

Inception

Dom Cobb

2010

Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.

The Wolf of Wall Street

Jordan Belfort

2013

A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infiltration. Based on Jordan Belfort's autobiography.

Catch Me If You Can

Frank Abagnale Jr.

2002

A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Rick Dalton

2019

Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie industry. Dalton is the neighbor of the young and promising actress and model Sharon Tate, who has just married the prestigious Polish director Roman Polanski…

Killers of the Flower Moon

Ernest Burkhart

2023

When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.

The Departed

Billy

2006

To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.

The Revenant

Hugh Glass

2015

In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.

Don't Look Up

Dr. Randall Mindy

2021

Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.

Romeo + Juliet

Romeo

1996

In director Baz Luhrmann's contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.

Gangs of New York

Amsterdam Vallon

2002

In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Vallon's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people.

The Man in the Iron Mask

King Louis XIV / Philippe

1998

Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.

Blood Diamond

Danny Archer

2006

An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son, conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed countrywide.

This Boy's Life

Tobias Wolff

1993

When a son and mother move to Seattle in hopes for a better life, the mother meets a seemingly polite man. Things go south when the man turns out to be abusive, endangering their lives. As the mother struggles to maintain hope in an impossible situation, the son has plans to escape.

J. Edgar

John Edgar Hoover

2011

As the face of law enforcement in the United States for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career, and his life.

The Aviator

Howard Hughes

2004

A biopic depicting the life of filmmaker and aviation pioneer Howard Hughes from 1927 to 1947, during which time he became a successful film producer and an aviation magnate, while simultaneously growing more unstable due to severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The Basketball Diaries

Jim Carroll

1995

A high school basketball player’s life turns upside down after free-falling into the harrowing world of drug addiction.

The Quick and the Dead

Kid

1995

A mysterious woman comes to compete in a quick-draw elimination tournament, in a town taken over by a notorious gunman.

Spielberg

Self

2017

A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.

Marvin's Room

Hank Lacker

1996

A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow.

QT8: The First Eight

Self (archive footage)

2019

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.

Poison Ivy

Guy

1992

A seductive teen befriends an introverted high school student and schemes her way into the lives of her wealthy family.

Body of Lies

Roger Ferris

2008

The CIA’s hunt is on for the mastermind of a wave of terrorist attacks. Roger Ferris is the agency’s man on the ground, moving from place to place, scrambling to stay ahead of ever-shifting events. An eye in the sky – a satellite link – watches Ferris. At the other end of that real-time link is the CIA’s Ed Hoffman, strategizing events from thousands of miles away. And as Ferris nears the target, he discovers trust can be just as dangerous as it is necessary for survival.

Adele One Night Only

Self

2021

A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden, in Adele’s first televised wide-ranging conversation.

Critters 3

Josh

1991

As fanged, furious furballs viciously invade an L.A. apartment building and sink their teeth into the low-rent tenants, Josh leads the battle to beat back the conniving critters and save the planet.

Produksjon

The Wolf of Wall Street

Producer

2013

Killers of the Flower Moon

Executive Producer

2023

When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.

Orphan

Producer

2009

After losing their baby, a married couple adopt 9-year old Esther, who may not be as innocent as she seems.

Richard Jewell

Producer

2019

Richard Jewell thinks quick, works fast, and saves hundreds, perhaps thousands, of lives after a domestic terrorist plants several pipe bombs and they explode during a concert, only to be falsely suspected of the crime by sloppy FBI work and sensational media coverage.

Robin Hood

Producer

2018

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.

Red Riding Hood

Producer

2011

Valerie is in love with a brooding outsider, Peter, but her parents have arranged for her to marry another man. Unwilling to lose each other, Valerie and Peter plan to run away together when Valerie's older sister is killed by a werewolf that prowls the dark forest surrounding their village. Panic grips the town as Valerie discovers that she has a unique connection to the beast--one that inexorably draws them together, making her both suspect ... and bait.

The Aviator

Executive Producer

2004

The Ides of March

Executive Producer

2011

Dirty tricks stand to soil an ambitious young press spokesman's idealism in a cutthroat presidential campaign where 'victory' is relative.

Live by Night

Producer

2016

A group of Boston-bred gangsters set up shop in balmy Florida during the Prohibition era, facing off against the competition and the Ku Klux Klan.

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret

Executive Producer

2014

Follow the shocking, yet humorous, journey of an aspiring environmentalist, as he daringly seeks to find the real solution to the most pressing environmental issues and true path to sustainability.

Out of the Furnace

Producer

2013

Two brothers live in the economically-depressed Rust Belt, when a cruel twist of fate lands one in prison. His brother is then lured into one of the most violent crime rings in the Northeast.