Leonardo DiCaprio is a Hollywood icon whose journey from teen heartthrob to one of cinema's most respected actors is defined by fearless choices — from the deck of Titanic to his long-awaited Oscar for The Revenant. In 2026, he once again leads the awards conversation with his starring role in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another.
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Early Life
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. The American actor and film producer has been active from 1989 to the present. At 51, he remains one of the most recognizable faces in global cinema.
Career
DiCaprio's breakthrough came with a string of acclaimed performances in the 1990s: This Boy's Life (1993), What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) — which earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the age of 19 — Romeo + Juliet (1996), and the global phenomenon Titanic (1997) opposite Kate Winslet.
He has received 7 Academy Award nominations and won the Academy Award for Best Actor for The Revenant (2015). His honors also include a BAFTA, three Golden Globe Awards, and his appointment as a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2014.
His key films include Catch Me If You Can, Gangs of New York (the first of many collaborations with Martin Scorsese), The Aviator, The Departed, Blood Diamond, Inception, Django Unchained, The Great Gatsby, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Revenant, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Killers of the Flower Moon.
2026: One Battle After Another
In 2026, DiCaprio stars as Bob Ferguson in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.), which arrives in cinemas on September 26, 2026. A loose adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, the film holds a 95%+ score on Rotten Tomatoes and co-stars Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. It marks his first collaboration with Anderson and his first leading role since Killers of the Flower Moon — and awards buzz is already building.
Personal Life & Activism
DiCaprio founded Appian Way Productions and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, an environmental nonprofit dedicated to global conservation efforts.
FAQs
What is Leonardo DiCaprio's real name and age?
His full name is Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio. Born November 11, 1974, he is 51.
How many Oscars has he won?
He has won one Academy Award — Best Actor for The Revenant (2015) — from 7 nominations.
What is his 2026 film?
One Battle After Another, released in cinemas on September 26, 2026.
What is the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation?
It is his environmental nonprofit organization, focused on conservation and climate action.
Fans of Titanic's unforgettable music can also explore our Celine Dion biography for more on the legendary singer behind its theme song.
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