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. He is particularly recognized for his roles in biographical and period films. Throughout his career, he has received prestigious 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. He has consistently ranked among the world's highest-paid actors.
1993: Breakthrough Role in This Boy's Life and 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 received critical acclaim and his first Academy Award nomination for his role 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 acclaim and his first Academy Award nomination.
1996: International Stardom with Romeo + Juliet
In 1996, Leonardo DiCaprio achieved international stardom for his role in 'Romeo + Juliet'.
1996: Roles in 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: Silver Bear for Best Actor
In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio earned a Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival for his role in 'Romeo + Juliet'.
1997: Titanic's Release and Global Recognition
In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio gained further recognition as 'Titanic' became the highest-grossing film at the time.
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 received acclaim for his performance in the biopic 'The Aviator'.
2005: Made a 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.
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 starred in 'Blood Diamond' and 'The Departed', both of which garnered him further acclaim.
2008: Included on Forbes' annual list of the world's 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: Included on Forbes' annual list of the world's 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: Included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actors
In 2011, Leonardo DiCaprio was included on Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid actors with earnings of $77 million.
2012: Starred in Django Unchained
In 2012, Leonardo DiCaprio starred as Calvin Candie in Quentin Tarantino's Spaghetti Western, Django Unchained. During filming, DiCaprio cut his hand on glass but continued acting, with Tarantino using the take in the final product. The film received critical acclaim, and DiCaprio earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
January 2013: Announced Acting Break and Starred in The Great Gatsby
In January 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio announced he would take a long break from acting. That year, he starred as Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby, an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. The film received mixed reviews, but DiCaprio's performance was praised and earned him the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He also produced three films under Appian Way that year.
2013: National Board of Review Spotlight Award for Scorsese Collaborations
In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese's collaborations earned them the National Board of Review (Spotlight Award), considered career-defining moments for both of them.
2015: Starred in and Produced The Revenant
In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio produced and played Hugh Glass in Alejandro G. Iñárritu's survival drama The Revenant. The film received positive reviews, and DiCaprio earned numerous awards for his acting, including the Academy Award, BAFTA, Critics' Choice, Golden Globe and SAG Award for Best Actor.
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 performance in the survival drama 'The Revenant'.
2016: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio appeared in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2016: Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine
In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
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
In 2019, Leonardo DiCaprio's films had grossed over $7.2 billion worldwide, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid actors.
2019: Returned to Acting in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
In 2019, after producing and narrating the documentary Ice on Fire, Leonardo DiCaprio returned to acting in Quentin Tarantino's comedy-drama Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, receiving nominations for an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor.
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, praised for his willingness to embody his characters.
2022: One of the 50 Greatest Actors
In 2022, Leonardo DiCaprio was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a readers' poll by Empire.
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