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 renowned 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 generated over $7.2 billion globally as of 2019, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid actors in the world.
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. He also received critical acclaim and his first Academy Award nomination for playing a developmentally disabled boy in What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
1993: 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 with the release of Romeo + Juliet.
1997: International Stardom with Titanic
Following his international stardom with "Titanic" in 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio admitted feeling nervous about starring in big-budget studio films.
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.
1997: Titanic
In 1997, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Titanic, which became the highest-grossing film at the time, transforming him into a superstar.
1999: DiCaprio wins Worst Screen Couple Razzie
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: The Aviator
In 2004, Leonardo DiCaprio continued to gain 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.
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: DiCaprio stars in Inception
In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Christopher Nolan's science-fiction film "Inception" as Dom Cobb. He also agreed to a pay cut and opted for a share in first-dollar gross points, earning $50 million from the film.
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: Topped 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.
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 was convinced to embrace the role. During filming, he cut his hand but continued acting, and this take was used in the final film. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
January 2013: Announced Acting Break and Starred in The Great Gatsby
In January 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio announced he would take a break from acting to focus on environmental work. That year, he starred as Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby", which received mixed reviews but garnered praise for his performance, including an AACTA Award. He also produced three films through Appian Way: "Runner Runner", "Out of the Furnace", and "The Wolf of Wall Street".
2013: Collaboration Spotlight Award
In 2013, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese earned the National Board of Review (Spotlight Award) for their collaborations.
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. He also made an opening statement to members of the UN Climate Summit, reaching an estimated one billion people worldwide.
2015: Starred in The Revenant
In 2015, Leonardo DiCaprio produced and starred as Hugh Glass in "The Revenant". He endured difficult conditions during filming, including eating raw bison liver and sleeping in animal carcasses. His performance was highly praised, earning him numerous awards including an 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 Magazine's 100 Most Influential People
In 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio appeared in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.
2016: Named one of the 100 most influential people
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
In 2019, The Hollywood Reporter listed Leonardo DiCaprio as one of the 100 most powerful people in entertainment.
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", playing Rick Dalton. He and Brad Pitt took pay cuts to help finance the film. His performance, along with Pitt's, was praised, and he received nominations for an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award.
2021: Starred in Don't Look Up
In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio starred in Adam McKay's satirical comedy "Don't Look Up" alongside Jennifer Lawrence. He played an astronomer trying to warn humanity about an extinction-level comet. His performance earned him nominations for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award. The film broke the record for most views in a single week on Netflix.
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 a readers' poll by Empire, praising his dedication to his characters.
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