LEONARDO DICAPRIO BIOGRAPHY- AGE – CAREER – NETWORTH
Leonardo DiCaprio, born November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, is one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed and recognizable actors, renowned for his intense performances and dedication to environmental activism. His parents, Irmelin Indenbirken and George DiCaprio, divorced when he was one year old, and he was primarily raised by his mother in various L.A. neighborhoods.
DiCaprio’s acting career began in the late 1980s with television commercials and educational films. His first notable television role was in the series Parenthood (1990), followed by a recurring part in Growing Pains (1991-1992). His big-screen debut came with the horror film Critters 3 (1991), but his true breakthrough arrived with This Boy’s Life (1993), where he delivered a powerful performance opposite Robert De Niro, earning critical praise. De Niro personally selected DiCaprio from a shortlist of 400 young actors and served as an early mentor, teaching him about preparation and focus on set.
DiCaprio also credits acting coach Larry Moss for helping him refine his skills and push his boundaries, particularly for challenging roles like in The Revenant.
He solidified his reputation as a formidable talent with What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), portraying a mentally challenged younger brother to Johnny Depp’s character. This role earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor at just 19 years old, showcasing his ability to inhabit complex characters with depth and sensitivity.
The mid-1990s saw DiCaprio transition into leading man roles in films like The Basketball Diaries (1995) and Romeo + Juliet (1996), the latter a stylized, modern adaptation that cemented his status as a teen idol and a global heartthrob.
However, it was James Cameron’s Titanic (1997) that catapulted him to superstardom. Playing Jack Dawson, a charming artist who falls in love with an aristocratic passenger, the film became the highest-grossing movie of all time (at that point) and made DiCaprio a household name worldwide.
Following Titanic, DiCaprio consciously sought out more challenging and darker roles, often collaborating with esteemed directors. His partnership with Martin Scorsese began with Gangs of New York (2002), followed by a string of critically acclaimed films including The Aviator (2004), for which he received his first Best Actor Oscar nomination playing Howard Hughes; The Departed (2006); Shutter Island (2010); and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), earning him another Best Actor nod.
Other notable performances include Catch Me If You Can (2002) directed by Steven Spielberg, Blood Diamond (2006) which secured him another Best Actor nomination, Inception (2010), Django Unchained (2012), and The Great Gatsby (2013).
After several nominations, DiCaprio finally won his elusive Academy Award for Best Actor for his grueling performance as Hugh Glass in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s The Revenant (2015), a role that pushed him to extreme physical and emotional limits. More recently, he starred in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), earning further critical acclaim and nominations. He also executive produced Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), in which he starred.
Beyond his acting career, DiCaprio is a passionate and vocal environmental activist. He established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, supporting numerous conservation and environmental awareness initiatives globally.
He has produced several environmental documentaries, including The 11th Hour (2007) and Before the Flood (2016), and has used his platform to advocate for climate action, sustainable practices, and wildlife protection. His dedication to these causes has become as much a part of his public persona as his cinematic achievements. He has invested in eco-conscious companies like Beyond Meat and Neat Burger and continues to support organizations like the World Wildlife Fund and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
DiCaprio’s producing credits extend beyond documentaries to include feature films like The Aviator (2004), Orphan (2009), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and Live by Night (2016), showcasing his expanding influence behind the camera through his production company, Appian Way.
Throughout his career, DiCaprio has been a notable figure in Hollywood’s social scene, often linked to models and public figures. While he has maintained a relatively private personal life, his relationships have garnered media attention, with notable partners including Gisele Bündchen, Bar Refaeli, and Camila Morrone. As of early 2025, his estimated net worth is around $300 million, a figure accumulated from film salaries (including strategic backend deals like his $40 million from Titanic), endorsements, and real estate investments.
DiCaprio continues to have a strong presence in the film industry, with several anticipated projects in the pipeline. He is set to star in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, slated for release in August 2025. He is also reportedly working on several projects with Martin Scorsese, including a biographical drama about President Theodore Roosevelt and The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder, an adaptation of David Grann’s historical non-fiction book. Further potential projects include an Evel Knievel biopic and an untitled Hawaiian crime drama.
In recent news, DiCaprio was present at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival where he presented Robert De Niro with the Honorary Palme d’Or, praising De Niro for jumpstarting his career. He continues to advocate for environmental causes, most recently urging Scotland to be a “world leader” in rewilding in April 2024. His current relationship with Italian model Vittoria Ceretti has also been a topic of public interest, with Ceretti recently making rare comments about their relationship in a Vogue France interview.
Despite ongoing speculation about marriage, sources close to DiCaprio suggest he is content with his current relationship and doesn’t foresee himself getting married.