Leonardo DiCaprio's Success and Achievements in Timeline
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 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.
1993: What's Eating Gilbert Grape
In 1993, Leonardo DiCaprio played the developmentally disabled brother of Johnny Depp's character in What's Eating Gilbert Grape. He earned a National Board of Review Award, as well as nominations for a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
1993: Critical Acclaim for What's Eating Gilbert Grape
In 1993, Leonardo DiCaprio received critical acclaim and his first Academy Award nomination for playing a developmentally disabled boy in What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
1996: International Stardom with Romeo + Juliet
In 1996, Leonardo DiCaprio achieved international stardom with the star-crossed romance Romeo + Juliet.
1997: International Stardom with Titanic
In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio achieved international stardom with the release of "Titanic". He has since expressed feeling nervous about starring in big-budget studio films due to their hype and marketing campaigns.
1997: Titanic's Release
In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Titanic, which became the highest-grossing film in the world at the time.
1997: Silver Bear for Romeo + Juliet at Berlin International Film Festival
In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio won a Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival for his performance in Romeo + Juliet.
1999: Golden Raspberry Award
In 1999, Leonardo DiCaprio won a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple for his dual roles in "The Man in the Iron Mask".
2002: Catch Me If You Can and Star Wars rejection
In 2002, Leonardo DiCaprio turned down the role of Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones". Also in 2002, he starred in Steven Spielberg's "Catch Me If You Can", receiving critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination.
2004: Founding of Appian Way Productions and 'The Aviator'
In 2004, Leonardo DiCaprio founded Appian Way Productions and executive-produced "The Assassination of Richard Nixon". He also starred in and co-produced "The Aviator" with Martin Scorsese, earning his first Golden Globe Award.
2004: The Aviator
In 2004, Leonardo DiCaprio gained acclaim for his performance in the biopic The Aviator.
2005: Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
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.
2006: Blood Diamond and The Departed
In 2006, Leonardo DiCaprio gained acclaim for his performances in the political thriller Blood Diamond and the crime drama The Departed.
2007: Production work
In 2007, Leonardo DiCaprio produced the comedy drama "Gardener of Eden". Later that year, he produced, co-wrote and narrated "The 11th Hour", a documentary on the state of the natural environment that won the Earthwatch Environmental Film Award in 2008.
2008: Revolutionary Road
In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio collaborated with Kate Winslet in "Revolutionary Road", directed by her then-husband Sam Mendes. DiCaprio earned his seventh Golden Globes nomination for the film.
2008: Included on Forbes' List of Highest-Paid Actors
In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actors with earnings of $45 million.
2010: Inception Release
In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Christopher Nolan's science-fiction film "Inception", earning $50 million from the film, becoming his highest payday yet. The film features Dom Cobb (DiCaprio), an "extractor" who enters the dreams of others to obtain information that is otherwise inaccessible.
2010: Included on Forbes' List of Highest-Paid Actors
In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actors with earnings of $28 million.
2011: Topping Forbes' List of Highest-Paid Actors
In 2011, Leonardo DiCaprio topped Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actors with earnings of $77 million.
2013: National Board of Review Spotlight Award and 11th Hour Auction
In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese earned the National Board of Review Spotlight Award for their collaborations. Also, in 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio organized a benefit fine art auction, "11th Hour", which raised nearly $38.8 million for his foundation.
April 2014: Premiere of Virunga at Tribeca Film Festival
In April 2014, the documentary Virunga, on which Leonardo DiCaprio was an executive producer, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film focuses on efforts to protect mountain gorillas. DiCaprio was later nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on the film.
September 2014: United Nations Messenger of Peace Designation
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, which reached an estimated one billion people worldwide.
2015: Emmy Nomination for Virunga
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 the documentary Virunga.
2015: Academy Award for The Revenant
In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the survival drama The Revenant.
2016: Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People
In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio appeared in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.
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: Listed as one of the 100 most powerful people in entertainment
From 2016 to 2019, The Hollywood Reporter listed Leonardo DiCaprio as one of the 100 most powerful people in entertainment.
2019: Return to Acting in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In 2019, after a four-year break, Leonardo DiCaprio returned to acting in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, portraying Rick Dalton, an aging television actor. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received positive reviews for DiCaprio's and Pitt's performances. DiCaprio received nominations for several awards for his role.
2021: Starring in Don't Look Up
In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Adam McKay's satirical comedy Don't Look Up, alongside Jennifer Lawrence, as two astronomers attempting to warn humanity about an extinction-level comet. The film broke the record for the most views in a single week in Netflix history, and DiCaprio earned nominations for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award.
2022: Named 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 magazine.
2023: Starring in Killers of the Flower Moon
In 2023, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Martin Scorsese's crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon, based on the book by David Grann. He initially signed for the role of FBI agent but insisted on playing the morally complex role of murderer Ernest Burkhart. He received another Golden Globe nomination for his performance.
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