Leonardo DiCaprio - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 11, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Award-winning roles in films like 'Titanic', 'Inception', 'The Revenant', and his environmental activism. |
Intro
Leonardo DiCaprio is an acclaimed American actor and film producer renowned for his versatile performances in major Hollywood films such as 'Titanic', 'The Wolf of Wall Street', and 'The Revenant'. He is also known for his work as an environmental activist and philanthropist.
Early Life & Background
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California. He is the only child of Irmelin Indenbirken, a legal secretary, and George DiCaprio, an underground comix artist and distributor of comic books. DiCaprio grew up in a culturally diverse neighborhood and began exploring acting at a young age, starting with commercials and educational films before landing recurring television roles.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' (1993), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
- Global stardom for his role as Jack Dawson in 'Titanic' (1997).
- Frequent collaborations with renowned directors such as Martin Scorsese in films like 'Gangs of New York', 'The Aviator', 'The Departed', and 'Shutter Island'.
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'The Revenant' (2016).
- Starred in critically acclaimed films such as 'Inception', 'Django Unchained', 'The Wolf of Wall Street', and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.
- Founded Appian Way Productions, which has produced several of his films and documentaries focused on environmental issues.
Trivia
- Named Leonardo because his pregnant mother felt him kick for the first time while looking at a Leonardo da Vinci painting.
- DiCaprio is of Italian and German descent.
- He is a committed environmental activist and established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998 to support conservation projects around the world.
FAQs
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How old is Leonardo DiCaprio?
Leonardo DiCaprio is 50 years old.
When was Leonardo DiCaprio born?
Leonardo DiCaprio was born the 11 November 1974.
Where is Leonardo DiCaprio from?
Los Angeles, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 11th, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: Operatic soprano Maria Callas, one of the most celebrated and influential classical singers of the 20th century, made her final public appearance in Sapporo, Japan. This moment marked the end of an extraordinary career that revolutionized opera performance and interpretation.
- Day of the week: November 11th, 1974 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Whatever Gets You Thru The Night by John Lennon
- #1 UK song: Gonna Make You A Star by David Essex
- Popular movie: Papillon directed by Michael Noer
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