Few actors in the world have had a career as diverse as Leonardo DiCaprio. Born Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio on November 11, 1974 in Los Angeles, California, the actor has gone from relatively humble beginnings as a supporting cast member in the 1985 sitcom ‘Growing Pains’ to one of the world’s most respected actors . Over the years, the actor has garnered critical acclaim for his portrayal of unconventional and complex characters from an early age.
Whether playing a mentally challenged teenager in “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993) or a lead actor in a series of Hollywood blockbusters created by internationally renowned directors such as James Cameron, Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan Becoming, DiCaprio has done it. All.
Apart from being an actor and producer, DiCaprio is also a committed environmentalist who is actively involved in several environmental causes through his foundation.
The Oscar winner’s commitment to this burning issue led to her participation in ‘The 11th Hour’ (2014), a documentary about the state of the natural environment, which also highlights practical solutions to restore the planet’s ecosystems. has been inserted. Two years later the actor also worked on another interesting documentary ‘Before the Flood’, which shows how climate change affects our environment, ecosystems, endangered species and native communities around the world.
As the actor celebrates his special day, we take a look at some of his most memorable roles:
titanic
Essaying the role of Romeo Montague in Baz Luhrmann’s directorial debut Romeo + Juliet (1996) made him a household name. The following year DiCaprio starred in another blockbuster about doomed lovers – Titanic, which brought him global fame. While his chemistry with co-star Kate Winslet remains memorable for fans, the James Cameron-directed film previously broke all box office records and won 10 Academy Awards.
the Aviator
DiCaprio played the legendary billionaire aviation tycoon and Hollywood director Howard Hughes. The Martin Scorsese-directed blockbuster biopic not only cemented his arrival as a true, mature movie star, but also earned him his first Oscar nomination since What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.
dead man
Another Scorsese-DiCaprio collaboration, based on the Hong Kong crime thriller Internal Affairs, was the story of an undercover cop and a mole in the cops. DiCaprio plays Billy Costigan, an undercover cop who finds himself involved in the criminal underworld of South Boston. The mob-thriller had a star cast including Jack Nicholson, Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin, Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg in important roles, among others. The film earned Scorsese his first Oscar for Best Picture at the 79th Academy Awards.
start
Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending science fiction film is one of the most intriguing and critically acclaimed works of both actor and director. The film traces the story of a thief, played by DiCaprio, who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology. The film takes an unexpected turn when he is tasked with putting an idea into the mind of a CEO.
Django Unchained
While we’re used to seeing the actor in a leading role, he didn’t take half measures when DiCaprio decided to turn the villain. The film, set in pre-Civil War America, stars actor Calvin Candy, a wicked sadistic white slave owner. The Quentin Tarantino directorial was a typical Wild West film featuring bounty hunters, slaves and white planters.
The Wolf of Wall Street
The Scorsese-DiCaprio pair teamed up again in this 2013 film, which is based on the true story of infamous Wall Street stockbroker Jordan Belfort. The actor played the titular role of an obsessive stockbroker (Belfort) who deceives people and builds an empire. While his performance in the film was outstanding, the actor once again missed out on the Best Actor bus at the Academy Awards.
Evil spirit
After years of disappointment, DiCaprio finally won an Oscar for his work in Alejandro González Iárritu’s 2015 film. Set in the 1820s, the film shows the journey of a stricken fur trapper who fights for survival after his comrades kill his son and leave him for dead after being attacked by a bear. The film also won two Academy Awards in direction and cinematography.
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