Leonardo DiCaprio — biographical portrait
A Documentary Film

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio - Overview Full Name and Birth Information Full Name: Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio Date of Birth: November 11, 1974 Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States Age: 50 years old (as of 2024) Nationality and Citizenship Leonardo DiCaprio holds American nationality. Physical Statistics Height: 6 feet (183...

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Film Credits
11
Academy Awards
7
Chapters
Iconic
Status

Chapters

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Origins

The Beginning

Leonardo DiCaprio holds American nationality. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he comes from a multicultural background with German, Italian, and Russian ancestry.

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The Rise

Building a Legacy

Leonardo DiCaprio's career began with television commercials at age five and gradually built through television guest appearances to his breakthrough film roles in the early 1990s.

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The Work

Defining Moments

Leonardo DiCaprio's filmography represents one of the most impressive bodies of work in contemporary cinema. Spanning over four decades, his films range from independent dramas to blockbusters, consistently demonstrating his range and commitment to challenging material.

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The Peak

Greatest Achievements

Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most acclaimed and awarded actors of his generation. His career has earned recognition from every major award body in the film industry, culminating in his Academy Award win for "The Revenant" in 2016 after five previous nominations.

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The Legacy

Lasting Impact

Irmelin Indenbirken remains the most important person in DiCaprio's life. Born in a German air raid shelter during World War II, she moved to the United States with her parents in the 1950s.

The Wolf of Wall Street,

— Leonardo DiCaprio - Overview

(1991). These early credits provided valuable experience but did not bring significant recognition. **Growing Pains (1991-1992):** His first recurring television role came on the sitcom

— Leonardo DiCaprio - Early Life and Background

where he played Luke Brower, a homeless boy taken in by the Seaver family. The role gave him steady work and increased visibility. **Parenthood (1990):** DiCaprio appeared in 12 episodes of the NBC comedy series

— Leonardo DiCaprio - Early Life and Background

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

— Leonardo DiCaprio - Early Life and Background

and a recurring role on

— Leonardo DiCaprio - Career Overview

Filmography

Year Title Role/Impact Type
1974 Full Name and Birth Information Performance Film
2024 Current Status and Career Position Performance Film
1998 Environmental Activism Performance Film
2004 Film Production Performance Film
1993 This Boy's Life Performance Film
1993 What's Eating Gilbert Grape Performance Film
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