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Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio ( / diˈkæprioʊ, dɪ -/; Italian: [diˈkaːprjo]; born November 11, 1974) is an American actor and film producer. Known for his work in biographical and period films, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.
DiCaprio has gone from relatively humble beginnings, as a supporting cast member of the sitcom Growing Pains (1985) and low budget horror movies, such as Critters 3 (1991), to a major teenage heartthrob in the 1990s, as the hunky lead actor in movies such as Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Titanic...
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May 18, 2024 · Leonardo DiCaprio, American actor and producer who emerged in the 1990s as one of Hollywood’s leading performers, noted for his portrayals of unconventional and complex characters. Notable movies included Titanic (1997), The Departed (2006), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and The Revenant (2015).
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Actor: Inception. Few actors in the world have had a career quite as diverse as Leonardo DiCaprio's. DiCaprio has gone from relatively humble beginnings, as a supporting cast member of the sitcom Growing Pains (1985) and low budget horror movies, such as Critters 3 (1991), to a major teenage heartthrob in the 1990s, as the hunky lead actor in ...
- November 11, 1974
Oct 20, 2023 · 25 years after becoming king of the world, Leonardo DiCaprio is less Hollywood’s biggest movie star than its best-paid character actor. What happened to Leomania?
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- Staff Writer
Jan 7, 2024 · Actor Leonardo DiCaprio earned worldwide stardom after starring in James Cameron’s 1997 epic drama Titanic and has become one of Hollywood’s most successful leading men.
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio (born November 11, 1974) is an American actor and film producer. Known for his work in biopics and period films, DiCaprio is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.