Leonardo DiCaprio
Producer · Actor · Writer
Born November 11, 1974 · Los Angeles, California, USA
7
Films reviewed
8.3
Avg. rating
Inception
Best-reviewed
1998–2013
Years active
Biography
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. As of 2019, his films have grossed over $7.2 billion worldwide, and he has been placed eight times in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actors.
Born in Los Angeles, DiCaprio began his career in the late 1980s by appearing in television commercials. In the early 1990s, he had recurring roles in various television shows, such as the sitcom Parenthood, and had his first major film part as author Tobias Wolff in This Boy's Life (1993). At age 19, he received critical acclaim and his first Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for his performance as a developmentally disabled boy in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993). He achieved international stardom with the star-crossed romances Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Titanic (1997).
After the latter became the highest-grossing film at the time, he reduced his workload for a few years. In an attempt to shed his image of a romantic hero, DiCaprio sought roles in other genres, including crime drama in Catch Me If You Can (2002) and Gangs of New York (2002); the latter marked the first of his many successful collaborations with director Martin Scorsese. DiCaprio portrayed Howard Hughes in The Aviator (2004) and received acclaim for his performances in the political thriller Blood Diamond (2006), the crime drama The Departed (2006), and the romantic drama Revolutionary Road (2008).
In the following decade, DiCaprio starred in several high-profile directors' projects, including the science fiction thriller Inception (2010), the western Django Unchained (2012), the biopic The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), the survival drama The Revenant (2015), for which he won an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and the comedy-drama Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), all of which were critical and commercial successes.
DiCaprio is the founder of Appian Way Productions, a production company that has produced some of his films and the documentary series Greensburg (2008–2010), and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting environmental awareness. He regularly supports charitable causes and has produced several documentaries on the environment. In 2005, he was named a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to the arts, and in 2016, he appeared in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.
On theIReview.com
Films featuring Leonardo DiCapriothat we've reviewed.
★ 8.2The Wolf of Wall Street
as Jordan Belfort
Martin Scorsese · 2013
RT 79%
★ 8.5Django Unchained
as "Monsieur" Calvin J. Candie
Quentin Tarantino · 2012
RT 87%
★ 8.8Inception
as Dom Cobb, a professional thief who specializes in conning secrets from his victims by infiltrating their dreams. DiCaprio was the first actor to be cast in the film. Brad Pitt and Will Smith were the first two choices and were offered the role, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Smith turned it down because he didn't understand it. Cobb's role is compared to "the haunted widower in a Gothic romance".
Christopher Nolan · 2010
RT 87%
★ 8.2Shutter Island
as Edward "Teddy" Daniels / Andrew Laeddis, a former U.S. Marshal who investigates the Shutter Island insane asylum
Martin Scorsese · 2010
RT 69%
★ 8.5The Departed
as Trooper William "Billy" Costigan Jr.
Martin Scorsese · 2006
RT 91%
★ 8.1Catch Me If You Can
as Frank Abagnale Jr.
Steven Spielberg · 2002
RT 96%
★ 8.0Titanic
as Jack Dawson
James Cameron · 1998
RT 88%
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The public reaction to the movie "Inception" includes praise for its visuals, action sequences, and performances, with some critics appreciating its complexity and depth. A few reviewers noted that the film is confusing at times due to its non-linear plot and multiple timelines.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Inception →
“The film "Django Unchained" has received positive reviews for its entertainment value and performances, with many praising the blend of violence and humor. The cast's work, including Christoph Waltz and Jamie Foxx, is highlighted as standout aspects. Some reviewers express surprise that a movie about slavery can be entertaining, while others appreciate its unique take on the subject.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Django Unchained →
Selected Filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Saturday Night Live(1975)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!(2003)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- Golden Globe Awards(1944)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Nominee
- Markus Lanz(2008)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- One Battle After Another(2025)as Bob
- Titanic(1997)as Jack Dawson
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno(1992)TV Series · 1 ep
- Killers of the Flower Moon(2023)as Ernest Burkhart
- Taff(1997)TV Series · 1 epas self
- GMTV(1993)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood(2019)as Rick Dalton
- Wetten, dass..?(1981)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Revenant(2015)as Hugh Glass
- The Oscars(1953)TV Series · 4 epsas Self
- Today(1952)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Blood Diamond(2006)as Danny Archer
- Don't Look Up(2021)as Dr. Randall Mindy
- The Great Gatsby(2013)as Jay Gatsby
- Faut Voir - L'Hebdo cinéma(2023)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest