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 many awards, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. DiCaprio's films have collectively grossed over $7.2 billion globally as of 2019, and he has been consistently ranked among the world's highest-paid actors.
1993: First Major Film Role and Academy Award Nomination
In 1993, Leonardo DiCaprio had his first major film part as 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.
1993: Role in What's Eating Gilbert Grape
In 1993, Leonardo DiCaprio played the developmentally disabled brother in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, earning critical success and nominations for awards.
1996: International Stardom with Romeo + Juliet
In 1996, Leonardo DiCaprio achieved international stardom with Romeo + Juliet.
1996: Romeo + Juliet and Marvin's Room
In 1996, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Romeo + Juliet and Marvin's Room, earning a Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival for Romeo + Juliet.
1997: Titanic's Release and 'Leo-mania'
In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Titanic, which became a massive success and led to intense adoration known as 'Leo-mania'.
1999: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple
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.
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.
2008: Role in Revolutionary Road
In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the romantic drama Revolutionary Road.
2010: Starring in Inception
In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Christopher Nolan's science-fiction film 'Inception', earning his highest payday of $50 million from the film.
2012: Starred in Django Unchained
In 2012, Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Calvin Candie in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained. DiCaprio initially felt uncomfortable with the film's portrayal of racism, but was convinced to proceed. During filming, he cut his hand on glass but continued, and the take was used in the final product. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
January 2013: Announced Break from Acting and Starred in The Great Gatsby
In January 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio announced he would take a break from acting to focus on environmental work. Also in 2013, he starred as Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, which received mixed reviews but earned DiCaprio an AACTA Award. He also produced Runner Runner, Out of the Furnace, and The Wolf of Wall Street.
2013: Received the National Board of Review (Spotlight Award)
In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese earned the National Board of Review (Spotlight Award) for their collaborations. It was considered a career-defining moment for both of them.
2015: Starred in and Produced The Revenant
In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in and produced The Revenant, a survival drama directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. His role was physically demanding, requiring him to eat raw bison liver and sleep in animal carcasses. He also learned to shoot a musket, build a fire, speak two Native American languages and apply ancient healing techniques. His performance earned him numerous awards including an Academy Award.
2015: Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award 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 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.
2015: Rolling Stone article calls Titanic DiCaprio's best role
In his 2015 Rolling Stone article, Ebiri called DiCaprio's role in Titanic his best, highlighting the genuine emotion DiCaprio and Winslet infused into their performances.
2018: Entertainment Weekly critics on Catch Me If You Can
In 2018, two Entertainment Weekly critics called Catch Me If You Can DiCaprio's best role.
2019: Box Office Success
In 2019, Leonardo DiCaprio's films had grossed over $7.2 billion worldwide, and he had been placed eight times in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actors.
2019: Returned 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. He played Rick Dalton, an aging television actor. To help with financing, DiCaprio and Brad Pitt each took a pay cut. His performance was praised and earned him several award nominations.
2021: Starred in Don't Look Up
In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Adam McKay's satirical comedy Don't Look Up, playing an astronomer trying to warn humanity about a comet. He saw the film as an analogy for the world's indifference to the climate crisis. His performance earned him award nominations.
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 an Empire readers' poll, highlighting his dedication to his roles.
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 by David Grann. He insisted on playing the morally complex role of Ernest Burkhart. His performance earned him another Golden Globe nomination. He also starred in Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another.
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