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Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio 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, an Actor Award, a BAFTA Award, an Emmy Award, a Silver Bear and three Golden Globes. His films as a leading actor have grossed $7 billion worldwide, and he has been placed eight times in annual rankings of the…
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My attitude is the same as when I started. I feel very connected to that fifteen-year-old kid who got his first movie.
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“There isn’t a couple of hours a day where I’m not thinking about it. It’s this slow burn. It’s not ‘aliens invading our planet next week and we have to get up and fight to defend our country,’ but it’s this inevitable thing, and it’s so terrifying.”
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AOL: Leonardo DiCaprio Shares Rare Travel Photos as He Praises 'Incredible Efforts' to Protect the Amazon
The News International: Leonardo DiCaprio releases 'Yanuni' free to mark World Amazon Day
HELLO!: Leonardo DiCaprio releases Oscar-shortlisted climate documentary for free on YouTube channel
InStyle: Leonardo DiCaprio’s Model Girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, 28, Sparkles in a Bedazzled Naked Dress
Gigwise: Christopher Nolan and Leonardo DiCaprio: Why Only One Movie?
Yahoo: Leonardo DiCaprio & Tom Hardy’s Violent Revenge Movie Sprints Onto HBO Max Today
Esquire: The Curious Life of a Leonardo DiCaprio Impersonator
AOL: Leonardo DiCaprio’s Girlfriend Goes All Out in a Barely-There Bikini That Demands Attention
“My attitude is the same as when I started. I feel very connected to that fifteen-year-old kid who got his first movie.”
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“possibly one of the worst films of all time”
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“s series Romper Room, and that he was dismissed from the show for being disruptive. The show”
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Infobae: “Salí creyendo que era mío, pero fue de Leonardo DiCaprio”, la confesión de Matthew McConaughey sobre Titanic
AP News: Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe's most threatened species
Excélsior: Ejae de ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ se puso nerviosa con Leonardo DiCaprio, ¿de qué lo acusa?
My Modern Met: Leonardo DiCaprio Leads $200 Million Project to Help Save 100 Critically Endangered Species
Resonate Voices: EJAE Says She "Made Mistakes" During BAFTA Performance Because Leonardo DiCaprio “Was Not Smiling”
OkDiario: Leonardo DiCaprio sobre la felicidad y la paz mental: «Si logras dedicarte a lo que amas y mantener la paz ...
AS: Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio partner to pour $200 million into saving 100 endangered species
MUNDIARIO: Leonardo DiCaprio descolocó a la cantante de Las guerreras K-pop en los BAFTA
El Universal: Ejae, de “KPop Demon Hunters”, revela cómo Leonardo DiCaprio logró ponerla nerviosa
Diario Mendoza: Leonardo DiCaprio alzó la voz por una especie mendocina en peligro de extinción
Nine.com.au: Amanda Bynes and Christy Knowings host Leonardo DiCaprio Party on Whateverrr!
elnueve.com: El actor de Hollywood, Leonardo DiCaprio, alzó la voz en defensa de la fauna mendocina y pidió frenar una megaobra: : “Es un plan catastrófico”
Los Andes: Leonardo DiCaprio hizo una particular publicación sobre una especie en peligro de extinción en Mendoza
variety.com: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singer Ejae ‘Made Mistakes’ During BAFTAs Performance After Seeing Leonardo DiCaprio: ‘He Was Not Smiling’ and ‘That’s What Put Me Off’
Yahoo: Leonardo DiCaprio's 'Greatest Performance' Unfolded Against a Dark Real-Life Tragedy
elimparcial.com: El Spider-Man de James Cameron que nunca se filmó: Leonardo DiCaprio como Peter Parker en una película para mayores de 18 años
People.com: EJAE Says Leonardo DiCaprio Made Her ‘Nervous’ in BAFTAs Crowd: ‘He Was Not Smiling’
AS: Jeff Bezos y Leonardo DiCaprio se remangan y destinan 200 millones de dólares para salvar 100 especies en peli
IMDb: Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Boards ‘Freeing Flipper’ Ahead Of TIFF Market, Story Of Dolphin Trainer-Turned-Activist Ric O’Barry
Snopes rated the claim “Documents released on Jan. 30, 2026, relating to the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealed that actor Leonardo DiCaprio ate more than 70 pounds of "child meat" and discussed a cannibalism diet in emails with filmmaker Woody Allen.” False.
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Snopes.com rated the claim “Documents released on Jan. 30, 2026, relating to the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealed that actor Leonardo DiCaprio ate more than 70 pounds of "child meat" and discussed a cannibalism diet in emails with filmmaker Woody Allen.” False.
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The Guardian: Chase Infiniti: ‘My parents freaked out more than me when I said I was acting opposite Leonardo DiCaprio’
DiCaprio said he regretted the decision to turn down Boogie Nights, saying it was "a profound movie of my generation"
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“a profound movie of my generation”
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Snopes.com rated the claim “A photo authentically shows Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio shirtless at one of Sean "Diddy" Combs' "freak-off" parties.” Unfounded.
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Snopes rated the claim “A photograph authentically showed Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt posing together.” Fake.
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DiCaprio formally endorsed Kamala Harris for president due to her policies on climate change mitigation, and criticized her Republican opponent Donald Trump
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In 2023, DiCaprio testified during the trial against Prakazrel Michel, who is being accused of participating in a foreign influence campaign that was aimed at the Obama and Trump administrations.
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DiCaprio testified during the trial against Prakazrel Michel, who is being accused of participating in a foreign influence campaign that was aimed at the Obama and Trump administrations
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“Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) - Attore”
Snopes rated the claim “Actor Leonardo DiCaprio donated $10 million to the International Visegrad Fund to aide Ukraine following Russia's invasion of the country in February 2022.” False.
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PolitiFact rated the claim “Says Leonardo DiCaprio gave Ukraine $10 million.” False.
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DiCaprio appeared in Adam McKay's satirical comedy Don't Look Up
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In May 2021, DiCaprio pledged $43 million to enact conservation operations across the Galápagos Islands.
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“Don't Look Up (2021) - Attore”
Snopes.com rated the claim “Actor Leonardo DiCaprio appeared on a Disney Channel game show.” True.
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Snopes rated the claim “Actor Leonardo DiCaprio appeared on a Disney Channel game show.” True.
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Prior to the 2020 election, DiCaprio narrated a Netflix documentary series about voting rights, stating, "All of us may have been created equal.
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DiCaprio's foundation donated $3 million to Australia bushfire relief efforts
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DiCaprio served as an executive producer for The Right Stuff, a television series adaption of the 1973 namesake book
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In March 2020, DiCaprio attended a fundraiser for Joe Biden at the home of Paramount Pictures executive Sherry Lansing.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “US actor Leonardo DiCaprio pictured standing next to his 'son'” FALSE.
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“C'era una volta a... Hollywood (2019) - Attore”
“[Sugli incendi in Amazzonia del 2019] Senza l'Amazzonia, non possiamo tenere sotto controllo il riscaldamento della Terra. I polmoni del pianeta sono in fiamme [...] L'Amazzonia ha bisogno di più delle nostre preghiere.”
Called it DiCaprio's best role, labeling him "delightfully persuasive, deceptive, flirtatious, and sometimes tragic—and we dare you to find a better role, if you can"
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The DiCaprio foundation donated $100 million in December 2018 to fight climate change.
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When The Wolf of Wall Street producer Red Granite Pictures was involved in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, DiCaprio turned over the gifts he received from business associates at the production company, includin
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Vox contributor Alissa Wilkinson described DiCaprio's "boyish charm" and found his performance "natural and unaffected"
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DiCaprio endorsed the film The Promise, a movie set during the Armenian genocide, stating, "I applaud the entire team
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In April 2017, DiCaprio protested against President Donald Trump's inaction on climate change by attending the People's Climate March.
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Snopes rated the claim “Leonardo DiCaprio endorsed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Twitter.” False.
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Awarded Academy Award for Best Actor for The Revenant (2016).
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Won Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for The Revenant (2016).
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Awarded BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Revenant (2016).
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Awarded Crystal Award (2016).
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Snopes rated the claim “Leonardo DiCaprio is moving to Woodstock, Illinois.” False.
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Snopes rated the claim “'Scarface' is being remade with Leonardo DiCaprio cast as Tony Montana.” False.
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Was an executive producer for The Ivory Game and Catching the Sun; he also produced, hosted and narrated the documentary Before the Flood about climate change
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“His trip to Canada, quoted on Toronto Sun (February 16, 2016), "Leonardo DiCaprio headed on an expedition to Mongolia”
DiCaprio donated $65,000 to the annual fundraising gala for the Children of Armenia Fund, where he was a special guest of his friend and honorary chair, Tony Shafrazi
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At a 2016 meeting with Pope Francis, DiCaprio donated to charity and discussed environmental issues with him.
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DiCaprio traveled to Indonesia in early 2016 where he criticized the government's palm oil industry's slash-and-burn forest clearing methods.
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Was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine
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DiCaprio endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for the 2016 United States presidential election.
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He again spoke at the UN in April 2016 prior to the signing of the Paris Climate Change Agreement.
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Awarded Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Actor (2015).
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“Revenant - Redivivo (2015) - Attore”
Reported net worth: $235.0M (as of 2015).
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DiCaprio produced and played fur trapper Hugh Glass in Alejandro G
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Announced his intention to divest from fossil fuels
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Reported net worth: $235M (as of 2015).
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Awarded MTV Movie Award for Best Jaw Dropping Moment for The Wolf of Wall Street (2014).
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Won Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for The Wolf of Wall Street (2014).
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Snopes rated the claim “Actor Leonardo DiCaprio will be portraying Martin Luther King in an upcoming film.” False.
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Snopes.com rated the claim “Actor Leonardo DiCaprio will be portraying Martin Luther King in an upcoming film.” False.
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“Spero che il messaggio di Greta diventi una sveglia per tutti i grandi della terra, che il tempo per l'inerzia è finito.”
“Me gusta ayudar a las ballenas, las nutrias y los delfines. Cuando actúo y me tomo un descanso, lo primero en mi lista es pasar tiempo junto al mar». [I like to help the whales, the otters, and the dolphins. When I`m acting and I take a break, the first thing on my list is spending time by the sea].”
“Intervista di Lorenzo Soria, Espresso.repubblica.it, 21 gennaio 2014.”
In September 2014, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon designated DiCaprio as a United Nations Messenger of Peace with a focus on climate change.
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“Una de mis pasiones es conocer gente y luego imitarles. me encanta hacer eso». [One of my passions is to meet people and then imitate them. I love doing that].”
“I can name 30 or 40 sequences that were some of the most difficult things I've ever had to do. Whether it's going in and out of frozen rivers, or sleeping in animal carcasses, or what I ate on set. (I was) enduring freezing cold and possible hypothermia constantly.”
Awarded AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Great Gatsby (2013).
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“The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - Attore, Produttore”
“Il grande Gatsby (2013) - Attore”
Organized a benefit fine art auction, "11th Hour", which raised nearly $38
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“fly around the world doing good for the environment”
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DiCaprio starred as plantation owner Calvin Candie in Quentin Tarantino's Spaghetti Western, Django Unchained
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“Django Unchained (2012) - Attore”
Awarded Horatio Alger Award (2011).
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“Cappuccetto rosso sangue (2011) - Produttore”
Produced Catherine Hardwicke's romantic horror film Red Riding Hood
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DiCaprio joined the Animal Legal Defense Fund's campaign to release Tony, a tiger that had spent the last decade at a truck stop in Grosse Tête, Louisiana
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Donated $1 million to relief efforts in Haiti after the earthquake
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Was in Christopher Nolan's critically acclaimed ensemble science-fiction film Inception
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“Inception (2010) - Attore”
“Shutter Island (2010) - Attore”
“Orphan (2009) - Produttore”
Bought an island, Blackadore Caye, off mainland Belize—on which he is set to open an environmentally friendly resort—and in 2014, he purchased the original Dinah Shore residence designed by architect Donald Wexler in
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DiCaprio starred in Body of Lies, a spy film based on the novel of the same name
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Labeled them "Hollywood's most iconic screen couple" since Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
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DiCaprio collaborated with Kate Winslet for the drama Revolutionary Road, directed by her then-husband Sam Mendes
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“Nessuna verità (2008) - Attore”
And from 2010 to 2016 with respective earnings of $45 million, $28 million, $77 million, $37 million, $39 million, $39 million, $29 million and $27 million, topping the list in 2011
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“On acting (22 January 2007)”
And the former co-produced the film under Appian Way with Phoenix Pictures
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He presented at the 2007 American leg of Live Earth.
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DiCaprio produced the comedy drama Gardener of Eden, which according to The Hollywood Reporter's Frank Scheck "lack[ed] the necessary dramatic urgency or black humor to connect with audiences"
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DiCaprio starred in the crime film The Departed and the political war thriller Blood Diamond
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“The Departed - Il bene e il male (2006) - Attore”
“Blood Diamond - Diamanti di sangue (2006) - Attore”
Won Golden Globe Awards (2005).
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Won Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for The Aviator (2005).
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Awarded Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (2005).
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DiCaprio's face was severely injured when model Aretha Wilson hit him over the head with a broken bottle at a Hollywood party
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“I was behind a woman at the checkout counter who was looking at the magazines. She turned to me and goes, 'There he is again, that Leonardo DiCaprio. Don't you wish he'd just disappear?' I said, this is the moment where I either go, 'Do you know who I am?' or put my hat further down, pay for my corn-nuts and get out of there....I choose to avoid that. (2005)”
“I wasn't surprised that Jamie got the award. But I knew that cameras would be stuffed up my face so I had my response ready. Anyone who says they don't practice is a liar." -on losing out on the Oscar to Jamie Foxx during the 2005 Academy Awards.”
DiCaprio was made a commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture for his contributions to the arts
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Was named a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters for his contributions to the arts, and in 2016, he appeared in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world
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DiCaprio founded the production company Appian Way Productions, a namesake of the Italian road
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“The Aviator (2004) - Attore”
“Gangs of New York (2002) - Attore”
“Prova a prendermi (2002) - Attore”
DiCaprio starred in Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York, a historical drama set in the mid-19th century in the Five Points district of New York City
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“On working with Martin Scorsese in Gangs of New York (2002): "He's a perfectionist, obsessed with detail. That's why he went over budget and over schedule.”
DiCaprio chaired the national Earth Day celebration in 2000 where he interviewed Bill Clinton and they discussed plans to deal with global warming and the environment.
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Where he interviewed Bill Clinton and they discussed plans to deal with global warming and the environment
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“The Beach (2000) - Attore”
DiCaprio met Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen, whom he dated until 2005
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Journalist Nancy Jo Sales criticized the group as men whose pursuit was to "chase girls, pick fights and not tip the waitress"
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Established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting environmental awareness
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In 1998, he established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting environmental awareness.
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DiCaprio and his mother donated $35,000 for a "Leonardo DiCaprio Computer Center" at a library in Los Feliz
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“Celebrity (1998) - Attore”
“La maschera di ferro (1998) - Attore”
Sued Playgirl magazine over plans to publish a fully nude picture of him
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Earned Silver Bear (1997).
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Earned Silver Bear for Best Actor for Romeo + Juliet (1997).
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“It was pretty disheartening to be objectified like that. I wanted to stop acting for a little bit. But it changed my life in a lot of ways, but at the same time, I can't say that it didn't give me opportunities. It made me, for the first time, in control of my career. - On Titanic (1997)”
“Romeo + Giulietta di William Shakespeare (1996) - Attore”
“[Nel 1996] Ha il sacro fuoco della recitazione. (Meryl Streep)”
“Poeti dall'inferno (1995) - Attore”
“Ritorno dal nulla (1995) - Attore”
“Buon compleanno Mr. Grape (1993) - Attore”
“Voglia di ricominciare (1993) - Attore”
On the Looseleaf Report, hosted by Victoria Looseleaf, who later wrote a 1998 (unauthorized) biography on him
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DiCaprio had a brief role in the first installment of the Poison Ivy film series, and was handpicked by Robert De Niro from a shortlist of 400 young actors to co-star with him in This Boy's Life
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As the stepson of an unscrupulous landlord in the low-budget horror sequel Critters 3—a part he later described as "your average, no-depth, standard kid with blond hair"
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“On his career: "I admit I've done a few lousy roles in the beginning of my career, like my role in Critters 3 (1991). But at that age, you'll do anything for attention!”
Became a recurring cast member on the sitcom Growing Pains, playing Luke Brower, a homeless boy who is taken in by the show's central family
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Played the role of Glen in two episodes of the television show The New Lassie
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Born 1974-11-11.
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“I don't really have many extravagances. I don't fly private jets and I don't have bodyguards and I don't buy crazy things. I have a couple of houses here and there. I bought a very expensive watch, and I am going to buy a really expensive movie poster, the original for The Thief of Bagdad (1940). I love movie posters.”
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