Leonardo DiCaprio has had one of Hollywood's most varied and impressive careers. He started as a supporting cast member on the sitcom Growing Pains (1985) and in low-budget horror movies like Critters 3 (1991). In the 1990s, he became a teenage heartthrob with roles in Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Titanic (1997). Over time, he transitioned into a leading man in major Hollywood films directed by renowned directors like Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan.
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Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California, to Irmelin DiCaprio (née Indenbirken) and former comic book artist George DiCaprio. His father is of Italian and German descent, and his mother is German-born with German, Ukrainian, and Russian ancestry. His middle name, "Wilhelm," is his maternal grandfather's first name. Leonardo's father had a minor status as an artist and comic book distributor and was even featured in the comic series American Splendor by Harvey Pekar. Recognizing his talent early, Leonardo's parents got him a talent agent, and he started appearing in TV commercials and educational programs.
DiCaprio's first film role was in Critters 3 (1991), a low-budget horror film. Though it did not showcase his acting talent, it helped him get noticed, leading to a role on the sitcom Growing Pains. After the show ended, DiCaprio pursued more challenging roles. In the early 1990s, he played diverse characters, including a mentally challenged youth in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), a young gunslinger in The Quick and the Dead (1995), and a drug addict in The Basketball Diaries (1995).
His breakthrough came with the role of Romeo in Romeo + Juliet (1996) and as Jack in Titanic (1997). Titanic became the highest-grossing movie of its time and established DiCaprio as a major star. After Titanic, he took on fewer roles, with notable films like The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) and The Beach (2000).
2002, DiCaprio returned to prominence with leading roles in Catch Me If You Can (2002) and Gangs of New York (2002), the latter marking his first collaboration with Martin Scorsese. With a salary of $20 million per movie, DiCaprio is one of the biggest stars in the world. He is also a committed environmentalist, involved in many causes, and produced the documentary The 11th Hour about the state of the environment.
18. Keep your focus on your goals and don’t let distractions derail you.
21. Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
