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 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

1993: Major Film Part in This Boy's Life and Acclaim for What's Eating Gilbert Grape

In 1993, Leonardo DiCaprio had his first major film part as author Tobias Wolff in This Boy's Life and he received critical acclaim and his first Academy Award nomination for playing a developmentally disabled boy in What's Eating Gilbert Grape.

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1993: Role in 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, a comedy-drama about a dysfunctional Iowa family. 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 for his performance.

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1996: International Stardom with Romeo + Juliet

In 1996, Leonardo DiCaprio achieved international stardom with the star-crossed romance film Romeo + Juliet.

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1997: Titanic's Release and Stardom

In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio achieved international stardom with the release of Titanic, which became the highest-grossing film in the world at the time.

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1997: Silver Bear for Best Actor

In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio earned a Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival for his performance in Romeo + Juliet.

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1997: Starring in Titanic

In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio starred opposite Kate Winslet in James Cameron's Titanic as members of different social classes who fall in love aboard RMS Titanic during its ill-fated maiden voyage. Titanic became the highest-grossing film at the time, eventually earning more than $2.1 billion in box-office receipts worldwide. The role of Jack Dawson transformed DiCaprio into a superstar.

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1999: DiCaprio wins a 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".

2004: Acclaim for The Aviator

In 2004, Leonardo DiCaprio continued to gain acclaim for his performance in the biopic The Aviator.

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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.

2006: Roles in 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.

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2008: The 11th Hour wins Earthwatch Environmental Film Award and DiCaprio stars in Body of Lies

In 2008, "The 11th Hour" won the Earthwatch Environmental Film Award. Also in 2008, DiCaprio starred in "Body of Lies," a spy film where he played an agent battling a terrorist organization. DiCaprio also produced Planet Green's Greensburg.

2012: Starred in Django Unchained

In 2012, Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Calvin Candie in Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained". Despite initial discomfort with the film's racism, DiCaprio continued filming after cutting his hand on glass, with Tarantino electing to use that take. The film was critically acclaimed and earned DiCaprio a Golden Globe nomination.

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2013: National Board of Review Spotlight Award

In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese earned the National Board of Review (Spotlight Award) for their collaborations.

2015: Produced and starred in The Revenant

In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio produced and starred in Alejandro G. Iñárritu's survival drama "The Revenant" as fur trapper Hugh Glass. The role was physically demanding, requiring him to eat raw bison liver and sleep in animal carcasses. His performance earned him numerous awards, including an Academy Award, BAFTA, Critics' Choice, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Actor.

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2015: Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary

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".

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.

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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.

2022: Voted one of the 50 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: Starred 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 of the same name by David Grann. DiCaprio insisted on playing the morally complex role of murderer Ernest Burkhart. His performance earned him another Golden Globe nomination.

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