A closer look at the biggest achievements of Leonardo DiCaprio. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
In 1993, Leonardo DiCaprio had his first major film part as Tobias Wolff in This Boy's Life. He also received critical acclaim and his first Academy Award nomination for playing a developmentally disabled boy in What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
In 1993, Leonardo DiCaprio played the developmentally disabled brother in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, earning critical acclaim and his first Academy Award nomination.
In 1996, Leonardo DiCaprio achieved international stardom with the release of Romeo + Juliet.
Following his international stardom with "Titanic" in 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio admitted feeling nervous about starring in big-budget studio films.
In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio earned a Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival for Romeo + Juliet.
In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Titanic, which became the highest-grossing film at the time, transforming him into a superstar.
In 1999, Leonardo DiCaprio won a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple for his dual roles in "The Man in the Iron Mask".
In 2004, Leonardo DiCaprio continued to gain acclaim for his performance in the biopic The Aviator.
In 2005, Leonardo DiCaprio was made a commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture for his contributions to the arts.
In 2005, Leonardo DiCaprio was named a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters for his contributions to the arts.
In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actors with earnings of $45 million.
In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Christopher Nolan's science-fiction film "Inception" as Dom Cobb. He also agreed to a pay cut and opted for a share in first-dollar gross points, earning $50 million from the film.
In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actors with earnings of $28 million.
In 2011, Leonardo DiCaprio topped Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actors with earnings of $77 million.
In 2012, Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Calvin Candie in Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained". Despite initial discomfort with the film's racism, DiCaprio was convinced to embrace the role. During filming, he cut his hand but continued acting, and this take was used in the final film. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
In January 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio announced he would take a break from acting to focus on environmental work. That year, he starred as Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby", which received mixed reviews but garnered praise for his performance, including an AACTA Award. He also produced three films through Appian Way: "Runner Runner", "Out of the Furnace", and "The Wolf of Wall Street".
In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese earned the National Board of Review (Spotlight Award) for their collaborations.
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. He also made an opening statement to members of the UN Climate Summit, reaching an estimated one billion people worldwide.
In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio produced and starred as Hugh Glass in "The Revenant". He endured difficult conditions during filming, including eating raw bison liver and sleeping in animal carcasses. His performance was highly praised, earning him numerous awards including an Academy Award, BAFTA, Critics' Choice, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Actor.
In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special for his work as an executive producer on "Virunga".
In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the survival drama The Revenant.
In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio appeared in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.
In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
In 2019, The Hollywood Reporter listed Leonardo DiCaprio as one of the 100 most powerful people in entertainment.
In 2019, after a four-year break, Leonardo DiCaprio returned to acting in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", playing Rick Dalton. He and Brad Pitt took pay cuts to help finance the film. His performance, along with Pitt's, was praised, and he received nominations for an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award.
In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Adam McKay's satirical comedy "Don't Look Up" alongside Jennifer Lawrence. He played an astronomer trying to warn humanity about an extinction-level comet. His performance earned him nominations for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award. The film broke the record for most views in a single week on Netflix.
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.
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