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 recognized 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 collectively grossed over $7.2 billion globally, making him one of the world's highest-paid actors.

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

1993: First Major Film Role and Academy Award Nomination

In 1993, Leonardo DiCaprio had his first major film role as author Tobias Wolff in This Boy's Life and 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: What's Eating Gilbert Grape Success

In 1993, Leonardo DiCaprio played the developmentally disabled brother of Johnny Depp's character in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, earning critical success and several award nominations.

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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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1996: Starring in Romeo + Juliet and Marvin's Room

In 1996, Leonardo DiCaprio starred opposite Claire Danes in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet and portrayed a young man who has been committed to a mental asylum in Marvin's Room.

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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 Romeo + Juliet.

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1997: Titanic's Success

In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Titanic, which became the highest-grossing film in the world at the time, leading him to reduce his workload for a few years.

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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.

2002: DiCaprio stars in Catch Me If You Can

In 2002, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can, receiving critical acclaim and his third Golden Globe nomination.

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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2004: DiCaprio founds Appian Way Productions and stars in The Aviator

In 2004, Leonardo DiCaprio founded Appian Way Productions and starred in The Aviator, earning his first Golden Globe Award and nominations for other major awards.

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.

2008: DiCaprio stars in Revolutionary Road with Winslet

In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Revolutionary Road with Kate Winslet, earning his seventh Golden Globes nomination. Peter Travers liked Dicaprio's pairing with Winslet.

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, earning $45 million.

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, earning $28 million.

2011: Topped Forbes' list of highest-paid actors

In 2011, Leonardo DiCaprio topped Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actors, earning $77 million.

2012: Starred in Django Unchained

In 2012, Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Calvin Candie in Quentin Tarantino's Spaghetti Western, Django Unchained. The film was critically acclaimed, earning DiCaprio a Golden Globe Award 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, solidifying their career-defining moments.

September 2014: Designated as a United Nations Messenger of Peace

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, and he subsequently spoke at the UN Climate Summit.

2015: Starred in The Revenant

In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in The Revenant as fur trapper Hugh Glass. The role was physically demanding, and he won numerous awards for his performance, including the Academy Award for Best Actor.

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2015: Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special

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.

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: Box Office Success and Recognition

In 2019, Leonardo DiCaprio's films had grossed over $7.2 billion worldwide. Also, he was placed in the annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actors for the eighth time.