Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio is a movie producer, actor and environmentalist. Leonardo DiCaprio has placed eight times in the annual rankings of the highest-paid actors in the world.
Leonardo DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974 in Los Angeles to George DiCaprio and and Irmelin (Indenbirken).
Leonardo DiCaprio is fluent in Italian and also refers to himself as a half Russian because two of his grandparents were Russian.
DiCaprio was named Leonardo because his mother was looking at a Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Uffizi museum in Florence, Italy when he first kicked in her womb.
Leonardo DiCaprio dropped out of high school during his third year in order to pursue his acting career.
Leonardo DiCaprio Net Worth
As of 2019, Leonardo DiCaprio’s films have grossed over $7.2 billion worldwide.
Loenardo DiCaprio was paid upfront for “The Revenant” and was still receiving payments from older films, to the tune of $29 million from June 2014 to June 2015.
Leonardo DiCaprio made an estimated amount of $40 million from ‘Titanic’. In2017, Leonardo DiCaprio invested in a plant-based meat company, Beyond Meat.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s real estate portfolio is estimated at $100 million.
Leonardo DiCaprio has a net worth of $260 million.
Leonardo DiCaprio Awards
DiCaprio has won three Golden Globe Awards : Best Actor-Motion Picture Drama for The Aviator and The Revenant and Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for The Wolf of Wall Street, and a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Revenant.
Leonardo DiCaprio Oscar
Leonardo DiCaprio has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscar)for the following performances:
66th Academy Awards (1994): Best Supporting Actor, nomination, for What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
77th Academy Awards (2005): Best Actor, nomination, for The Aviator
79th Academy Awards (2007): Best Actor, nomination, for Blood Diamond
89th Academy Awards (2014): Best Picture and Best Actor, nominations, for The Wolf of Wall Street
89th Academy Awards (2016): Best Actor, win, for The Revenant
92nd Academy Awards (2020): Best Actor, nomination, for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Leonardo DiCaprio Meme
Leonardo DiCaprio has inspired a lot of memes. Some of the popular ones can be seen below:
Leonardo DiCaprio Titanic
Leomardo DiCaprio (Jack Dawson) starred in Titanic alongside Kate Winslet (Rose DeWitt Bukater) in 1997. The epic romance and disaster film was written, co-produced, co-edited and directed by James Cameron. Leonardo DiCaprio initially had doubts about playing the role, but was eventually encouraged to pursue the part by Cameron, who strongly believed in his acting ability.
Titanic was made with a budget of over $200 million dollars and was the most expensive movie ever made at the time. It was shot at the Rosarito Beach. Titanic went on to gross over $2.1 billion in box-office receipts worldwide, instantly transforming Leonardo DiCaprio into a global superstar. Titanic won 11 Academy Awards.
Leonardo DiCaprio Girlfriend
Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend is the young actress and model, Camila Morrone. However, Leonardo DiCaprio has been involved in a lot of high profile relationships. Other ladies he has dated or reportedly dated include; Bridget Hall, Brittany Daniel, Naomi Campbell, Kristen Zang, Claire Danes, Bijou Philips, Eva Herzigova, Amber Valletta, Gisele Bundchen, Bar Refaeli, Emma Miller, Ashley Roberts, Blake Lively, Helena Christensen, etc.