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 celebrated for his roles in biographical and period films. He has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award and multiple Golden Globe Awards. DiCaprio's films have grossed over $7 billion globally, establishing him as one of the highest-paid actors in the world. He's known for his dedication to his craft and impactful performances, solidifying his status as a major figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

1925: Publication of The Great Gatsby Novel

In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby was published. In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the film adaptation of the novel.

The Great Gatsby: The Original 1925 Edition (A F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic Novel)

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1973: Publication of The Right Stuff

In 1973, the book 'The Right Stuff' by Tom Wolfe was published. In 2020, Leonardo DiCaprio served as an executive producer for the television series adaptation released on Disney+.

The Right Stuff

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November 11, 1974: Birth of Leonardo DiCaprio

On November 11, 1974, Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born. He is an American actor and film producer known for his roles in biographical and period films.

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1998: Donation for Computer Center

In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio and his mother donated $35,000 for a "Leonardo DiCaprio Computer Center" at a library in Los Feliz.

1998: Establishment of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation

In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting environmental awareness.

1998: Playgirl lawsuit

In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio sued Playgirl magazine over plans to publish a fully nude picture of him.

1998: Unauthorized biography on Leonardo DiCaprio

In 1998, Victoria Looseleaf, who hosted Leonardo DiCaprio's first talk show appearance in 1992 on the Looseleaf Report, wrote an unauthorized biography on him.

2000: Chaired the National Earth Day Celebration

In 2000, Leonardo DiCaprio chaired the national Earth Day celebration where he interviewed Bill Clinton and they discussed plans to deal with global warming and the environment.

2000: Dissociation from 'Titanic' fame

In 2000, Leonardo DiCaprio expressed his disconnect from the fame surrounding "Titanic" and his intention to choose roles that align with his personal artistic voice, stating that he would never reach that level of popularity again and had no intention of trying to.

2000: The Beach Release and Earth Day Celebration

In 2000, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the film "The Beach", which was not very successful. Also in 2000, he chaired the national Earth Day celebration where he interviewed Bill Clinton about global warming and the environment.

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2005: Assault at Hollywood Party

In 2005, Leonardo DiCaprio was assaulted at a Hollywood party by Aretha Wilson, who hit him with a broken bottle, causing severe injuries to his face and neck that required seventeen stitches.

2007: Presentation at Live Earth

In 2007, Leonardo DiCaprio presented at the American leg of Live Earth.

2008: Farragut North

In 2008, Beau Willimon's play Farragut North was created, which was later adapted into the movie 'The Ides of March' produced by Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way in 2011.

2008: Inspiration from the Financial Crisis

In 2008, the global financial crisis occurred, which inspired Leonardo DiCaprio to make the film The Wolf of Wall Street. The film received positive reviews, with praise for both Scorsese's direction and DiCaprio's performance.

May 2009: Campaign to Support 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.

2010: Sentencing of Aretha Wilson

In 2010, Aretha Wilson was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting Leonardo DiCaprio in 2005.

2010: Donation to Haiti Earthquake Relief

In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio donated $1 million to relief efforts in Haiti after the earthquake.

2011: Joined the Animal Legal Defense Fund's Campaign

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: Taking a Break and Starring in The Great Gatsby

In January 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio announced he would take a long break from acting to focus on environmental causes. Also in 2013, he starred as Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, which received mixed reviews, although DiCaprio's performance was praised.

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December 2013: Co-founded the Venturi Racing Team

In December 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio became a co-founder of the Venturi Racing team alongside Monegasque businessman Gildo Pallanca Pastor.

2013: Donation to GLAAD

In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio donated $61,000 to the gay rights group GLAAD.

2013: Benefit Fine Art Auction

In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio organized a benefit fine art auction, "11th Hour", which raised nearly $38.8 million for his foundation.

2014: Venturi Racing Debut

In 2014, Venturi Racing, co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio, made their debut in the inaugural Formula E Championship.

October 2015: Named Chairman of Formula E Sustainability Committee

In October 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio was named as the chairman of the Formula E Sustainability Committee by then-Formula E chief executive officer Alejandro Agag.

2016: Donation to Children of Armenia Fund

In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio donated $65,000 to the annual fundraising gala for the Children of Armenia Fund, where he was a special guest of his friend and honorary chair, Tony Shafrazi.

2016: Endorsed Hillary Clinton for the 2016 Presidential Election

In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio endorsed Hillary Clinton for the presidential election.

April 2017: Protest at the People's Climate March

In April 2017, Leonardo DiCaprio protested against President Donald Trump's inaction on climate change by attending the People's Climate March.

2017: Donation to Hurricane Harvey Relief

Supporting Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, Leonardo DiCaprio provided $1 million through his foundation in 2017.

2018: Drove a Spark-Renault SRT01-e car

Ahead of the 2018 Marrakesh ePrix, Leonardo DiCaprio drove one of the Spark-Renault SRT01-e cars used in the series around the Circuit International Automobile Moulay El Hassan.

December 30, 2019: Rescue near St. Barts

On December 30, 2019, Leonardo DiCaprio agreed to divert the boat he was on near St. Barts to search for a man who had fallen overboard. His crew rescued the man, who had been treading water for 11 hours, shortly before a storm hit.

2019: Venturi Racing's First Victory

In 2019, Venturi Racing recorded their first race victory with driver Edoardo Mortara at the Hong Kong ePrix.

March 2020: Attended a 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: Donation to Australia Bushfire Relief

In 2020, Leonardo DiCaprio's foundation donated $3 million to Australia bushfire relief efforts.

2021: Venturi Racing Best Championship Finish

In 2021, Venturi Racing recorded a best championship finish of second place in the Formula E World Championship.

2022: Donation to Support Ukraine

Amidst the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the media announced Leonardo DiCaprio donated $10 million to support Ukraine, although the news agency Associated Press suggested this amount was inaccurate.

2022: Venturi Racing Takeover

In 2022, Venturi Racing was taken over by Stellantis and became Maserati MSG Racing ahead of the 2022–23 season.

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 that was aimed at the Obama and Trump administrations.

October 2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris for President

During October 2024, Leonardo DiCaprio formally endorsed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president due to her policies on climate change mitigation, and criticized her Republican opponent Donald Trump.

June 2025: Criticism for Attending Jeff Bezos' Wedding

In June 2025, Leonardo DiCaprio faced criticism for attending the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, given concerns about Amazon's environmental impact and DiCaprio's environmental activism.

July 2025: Backlash for Luxury Hotel Project

In July 2025, Leonardo DiCaprio received backlash for co-financing a luxury hotel project near Tel Aviv in Israel amid the ongoing Gaza–Israel conflict, which he has not commented on.