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 renowned for his roles in biographical and period films. He has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. His films have generated over $7.2 billion globally as of 2019, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid actors in the world.

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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. It was later adapted into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio in 2013.

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

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1973: Publication of The Right Stuff Book

In 1973, the book "The Right Stuff" by Tom Wolfe was published, which was later adapted into a television series in 2020, with Leonardo DiCaprio as an executive producer.

The Right Stuff

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2008: Vanity Fair labels DiCaprio and Winslet '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, cementing their on-screen partnership's legacy.

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2015: Rolling Stone calls Titanic DiCaprio's best role

In 2015, Ebiri from Rolling Stone called DiCaprio's role in "Titanic" his best, emphasizing the genuine emotion he and Winslet brought to their characters' love affair.

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2016: Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People

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

2016: Named one of the 100 most influential people

In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

2017: Vox contributor views Titanic, notes DiCaprio's charm

In 2017, Vox contributor Alissa Wilkinson, in her first viewing of "Titanic," noted Leonardo DiCaprio's "boyish charm" and considered his performance "natural and unaffected."

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2018: Foundation funded over 200 projects

By 2018, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation had funded more than 200 projects, providing $100 million in support.

2018: Entertainment Weekly critics call Catch Me If You Can DiCaprio's best role

In 2018, Entertainment Weekly critics called DiCaprio's role in "Catch Me If You Can" his best, praising his persuasive, deceptive, flirtatious, and sometimes tragic performance.

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2019: Box Office Success

As of 2019, Leonardo DiCaprio's films have grossed over $7.2 billion worldwide, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid actors.

2019: Listed as one of the 100 most powerful people in entertainment

In 2019, The Hollywood Reporter listed Leonardo DiCaprio as one of the 100 most powerful people in entertainment.

2022: Voted One of the Greatest Actors of All Time

In 2022, Leonardo DiCaprio was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a readers' poll by Empire, praising his dedication to his characters.