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Leonardo DiCaprio Biography

Birth Name:
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Made his first commercial, for Matchbox cars, at age 14
  • Met long-time friend Tobey Maguire when both were auditioning for the 1990-91 sitcom Parenthood (DiCaprio won the part)
  • Sued Playgirl magazine in 1998 to stop publication of nude photos of him; the case was settled out of court
  • An ardent environmentalist, established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998 to champion his favorite conservation causes
  • Frequently collaborates with director Martin Scorsese, beginning with Gangs of New York (2002)
  • Produced and narrated the documentary The 11th Hour to help raise awareness about the effect of human impact on the planet
  • Founded the production company Appian Way Productions
  • Bought an island, Blackadore Caye, off the coast of Belize, with plans to build an eco-friendly resort

Awards

  • 2020BAFTA Film Awards-Best Leading Actor: nominated
  • 2019Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2019Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2019Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2019Critics' Choice Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2016BAFTA Film Awards-Best Leading Actor: winner
  • 2016Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
  • 2016IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best International Actor: winner
  • 2015Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2015Critics' Choice Awards-Best Actor: winner
  • 2015Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2015Emmy-Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special: nominated
  • 2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: winner
  • 2014BAFTA Film Awards-Best Leading Actor: nominated
  • 2014Irish Film & Television Awards-Best International Actor: nominated
  • 2014Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Actor in a Comedy: winner
  • 2013AACTA Awards-Best Lead Actor: winner
  • 2013Detroit Film Critics Society-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2013Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year: nominated
  • 2013Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2012Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 2012National Board of Review-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2011Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 2008Detroit Film Critics Society-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2007Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2007BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2007Critics' Choice Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 2006Chicago Film Critics Association-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2006Austin Film Critics-Best Actor: winner
  • 2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2006Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2006Online Film Critics Association-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2006Satellite Awards-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2006Satellite Awards-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 2005Critics' Choice Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2005BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2005Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
  • 2004Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2004Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2004Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1997Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1997Berlin Film Festival-Silver Bear for Best Actor: winner
  • 1996Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1994Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1993National Board of Review-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 1993Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1993National Society of Film Critics-Best Supporting Actor (Runner-up): winner
  • 1992Los Angeles Film Critics Association-New Generation Award: winner

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