How Leonardo DiCaprio Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

How the contributions of Leonardo DiCaprio continue to shape the world today.

Leonardo DiCaprio is a highly acclaimed American actor and film producer, celebrated for his roles in biographical and period pieces. His performances have earned him an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. DiCaprio is also a commercially successful actor, with his films grossing over $7.2 billion globally as of 2019. He has consistently ranked among the world's highest-paid actors, solidifying his status as a major figure in the film industry.

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

2005: Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters

In 2005, Leonardo DiCaprio was named a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters for his contributions to the arts.

2008: Vanity Fair labels DiCaprio and Winslet as 'Hollywood's most iconic screen couple'

In 2008, Vanity Fair described Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as "Hollywood's most iconic screen couple" since Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, solidifying their on-screen partnership's impact.

2015: Rolling Stone article calls Titanic DiCaprio's best role

In 2015, Ebiri, in his Rolling Stone article, praised Leonardo DiCaprio's role in "Titanic" as his best. He highlighted the genuine emotion conveyed by DiCaprio and Winslet in their performances, drawing viewers into their love story.

2016: Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People

In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio appeared in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.

2017: Vox contributor reviews Titanic

In 2017, Alissa Wilkinson, a Vox contributor, watched "Titanic" for the first time and noted Leonardo DiCaprio's "boyish charm" and found his performance to be "natural and unaffected."