Leonardo DiCaprio
Actor known for Titanic and Inception
Born
November 11th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor and producer, recognized for work in both film and environmental activism. Gained fame in the 1990s with leading roles in films such as 'Titanic' and 'Romeo + Juliet'. Achieved critical acclaim for performances in 'The Wolf of Wall Street', 'The Revenant', and 'Shutter Island'. Received numerous awards including an Academy Award for Best Actor for 'The Revenant'. Also noted for producing films such as 'The Aviator' and 'The Wolf of Wall Street'. Involved in environmental causes, founding the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation to support conservation projects.
Starred in Titanic
Won an Academy Award for The Revenant
Produced films like The Aviator
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