Leonardo DiCaprio's Life in 13 Photos
It was a long road to Oscar glory.
1975: Baby Leo
Leonardo DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974 in Los Angeles. He was named after the famous painter Leonardo da Vinci, because his mom first felt him kick while looking at one of his paintings.
1990: His First Show
The young actor snagged his first major role on TV as Garry Buckman on NBC's Parenthood, starring alongside David Arquette (far right). The show only lasted one season.
1992: Celebrity Status
By 1992, DiCaprio was television's bright new star. Here, he's pictured competing in MTV's Rock 'n Jock basketball tournament, alongside Joey Lawrence from Blossom and Ian Ziering from 90210.
1993: A Major Movie
In 1993, he filmed What's Eating Gilbert Grape alongside Johnny Depp. He earned his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the role. Here he's with his mom at the premiere.
1994: His First Girlfriend
DiCaprio's first public relationship was with Victoria's Secret model Bridget Hall. The two were first linked in 1994.
1996: Starring as Romeo
DiCaprio was cast to play Romeo in the modern day adaption of Romeo and Juliet in 1996. His costar, Claire Danes, was another buzzy up-and-coming actor in Hollywood at the time.
1997: Working With Woody Allen
DiCaprio was in director Woody Allen's film, Celebrity, in the late '90s.
1997: A Movie Called 'Titanic'
Even though DiCaprio was famous before the 1997 hit, the actor reached another level of fame after the release of Titanic. His role as Jack Dawson earned him critical acclaim, a trip to the Academy Awards, and the adoration of teenage girls everywhere.
2002: Eco Activist
DiCaprio has been a passionate advocate for the environment for decades. In 2002, he singed a letter to then-President George W. Bush to raise awareness for the Earth Summit.
2002: Say Hi to Frank and...Frank
The actor arrives at the premiere of his 2002 film Catch Me If You Can with the real-life '60s con-man-turned-government-informant, Frank Abagnale Jr.
2005: A Golden Globe Win
The actor's role in Aviator, in which he portrayed Hollywood golden age director John Hughes, earned him his first Golden Globe for Best Actor.
2012: A New Scorsese Project
DiCaprio paired up with director Martin Scorsese again in 2012 for The Wolf of Wall Street, a movie that dominated the box office and earned the actor his fourth Academy Award nomination.
2013: A Classic Film
In 2013, the actor put his mark a classic story: The Great Gatsby.
2016: The Long-Awaited Oscar Win
DiCaprio won an Oscar for Best Actor at the 88th Annual Academy Awards for his role in The Revenant. This was his fifth nomination and first win.
What's Your Reaction?
