Childhood and Education Journey of Leonardo DiCaprio in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Leonardo DiCaprio. From birth to education, explore key events.
Leonardo DiCaprio is a highly acclaimed American actor and film producer recognized for his roles in biographical and period films. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. His films have collectively grossed over $7.2 billion worldwide as of 2019, establishing him as one of the highest-paid actors globally.
November 11, 1974: Leonardo DiCaprio's Birth
On November 11, 1974, Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born. He would later become a famous American actor and film producer.
1997: International Stardom with Titanic
Since achieving international stardom with "Titanic" in 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio has expressed feeling nervous about starring in big-budget studio films due to the hype and marketing campaigns.
1998: Donated to Los Feliz Library
In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio and his mother donated $35,000 for a "Leonardo DiCaprio Computer Center" at a library in Los Feliz.
1998: Established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting environmental awareness.
1998: Article in New York Magazine
In 1998, New York Magazine published an article criticizing DiCaprio and his group, "the Pussy Posse", for their reckless behavior. The article painted them as chasing girls and not tipping waitresses.
2000: Chaired National Earth Day Celebration
In 2000, Leonardo DiCaprio chaired the national Earth Day celebration where he interviewed Bill Clinton about global warming and the environment.
2000: DiCaprio Reflects on Titanic Phenomenon
In 2000, Leonardo DiCaprio reflected on the "Titanic phenomenon" and his experiences with global popularity, expressing his desire to pursue roles based on his own preferences.
2005: Assaulted at Hollywood Party
In 2005, Leonardo DiCaprio's face was severely injured when model Aretha Wilson hit him over the head with a broken bottle at a Hollywood party, requiring seventeen stitches.
2007: Presented at Live Earth
In 2007, Leonardo DiCaprio presented at the American leg of Live Earth.
2008: Inspired by the Financial Crisis
In 2008, the financial crisis inspired Leonardo DiCaprio to make "The Wolf of Wall Street". He was motivated by the events to explore themes of greed and corruption in the financial industry.
May 2009: Raised money for Millvina Dean
In May 2009, Leonardo DiCaprio joined Kate Winslet, director James Cameron and Canadian singer Celine Dion, in a campaign to raise money to financially support the fees of the nursing home where Millvina Dean, a survivor of the RMS Titanic, was residing. DiCaprio and Winslet donated $20,000 to support Dean.
2009: Bought Blackadore Caye
In 2009, Leonardo DiCaprio bought an island, Blackadore Caye, off mainland Belize—on which he is set to open an environment-friendly resort.
2010: Aretha Wilson Sentenced
In 2010, Aretha Wilson was sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting Leonardo DiCaprio in 2005.
2010: Donated to Haiti relief
In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio donated $1 million to relief efforts in Haiti after the earthquake.
2011: Joined Animal Legal Defense Fund's campaign to release Tony.
In 2011, Leonardo DiCaprio joined the Animal Legal Defense Fund's campaign to release Tony, a tiger that had spent the last decade at a truck stop in Grosse Tête, Louisiana.
January 2013: DiCaprio Takes a Break from Acting to Focus on Environmental Work
In January 2013, DiCaprio announced he would take a long break from acting to focus on environmental work and travel the world. He expressed a desire to contribute positively to the environment.
2013: Donated to GLAAD
In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio donated $61,000 to the gay rights group GLAAD.
2013: Organized "11th Hour" Benefit Auction
In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio organized a benefit fine art auction, "11th Hour", which raised nearly $38.8 million for his foundation.
September 2014: Designated UN Messenger of Peace
In September 2014, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon designated Leonardo DiCaprio as a United Nations Messenger of Peace with a focus on climate change, and he addressed the UN Climate Summit later that month.
2014: Purchased Dinah Shore Residence
In 2014, Leonardo DiCaprio purchased the original Dinah Shore residence designed by architect Donald Wexler in Palm Springs, California.
2015: Announced Intention to Divest from Fossil Fuels
In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio announced his intention to divest from fossil fuels.
April 2016: Spoke at the UN Prior to Paris Climate Agreement Signing
In April 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke at the UN prior to the signing of the Paris Climate Change Agreement.
July 2016: Donated to Protect Wildlife and Native Americans
In July 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio's foundation donated $15.6 million to help protect wildlife and the rights of Native Americans, along with mitigating climate change.
2016: Donated to Children of Armenia Fund
In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio donated $65,000 to the annual fundraising gala for the Children of Armenia Fund.
2016: Endorsed Hillary Clinton for President
In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio endorsed Hillary Clinton for the presidential election.
April 2017: Protested Trump's Climate Change Inaction
In April 2017, Leonardo DiCaprio protested against President Donald Trump's inaction on climate change by attending the People's Climate March.
2017: Supported Hurricane Harvey Relief
In 2017, supporting Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, Leonardo DiCaprio provided $1 million through his foundation.
2017: Turned Over Gifts from Red Granite Pictures
In 2017, when The Wolf of Wall Street producer Red Granite Pictures was involved in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, Leonardo DiCaprio turned over the gifts he received from business associates at the production company to the US government.
December 2018: DiCaprio foundation donates to fight climate change.
In December 2018, The DiCaprio foundation donated $100 million to fight climate change.
2018: Foundation Funded Over 200 Projects
By 2018, Leonardo DiCaprio's foundation had funded more than 200 projects, providing $100 million in support.
March 2020: Attended Fundraiser for Joe Biden
In March 2020, Leonardo DiCaprio attended a fundraiser for Joe Biden at the home of Paramount Pictures executive Sherry Lansing.
2020: Donated to Australia Bushfire Relief
In 2020, Leonardo DiCaprio's foundation donated $3 million to Australia bushfire relief efforts.
May 2021: Pledged to enact conservation operations across the Galápagos Islands.
In May 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio pledged $43 million to enact conservation operations across the Galápagos Islands.
2022: Donation to Support Ukraine
Amidst the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the media announced Leonardo DiCaprio donated $10 million to support Ukraine.
2023: Testified in trial against Prakazrel Michel
In 2023, Leonardo DiCaprio testified during the trial against Prakazrel Michel, who is being accused of participating in a foreign influence campaign.
October 2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris for President
In October 2024, Leonardo DiCaprio formally endorsed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president, citing her policies on climate change mitigation, while criticizing her Republican opponent Donald Trump.
