Leonardo DiCaprio - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 11, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Age | 51 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Leonardo DiCaprio's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Award-winning roles in films like 'Titanic', 'Inception', 'The Revenant', and his environmental activism. |
Intro
Leonardo DiCaprio is an acclaimed American actor and film producer renowned for his versatile performances in major Hollywood films such as 'Titanic', 'The Wolf of Wall Street', and 'The Revenant'. He is also known for his work as an environmental activist and philanthropist.
Early Life & Background
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California. He is the only child of Irmelin Indenbirken, a legal secretary, and George DiCaprio, an underground comix artist and distributor of comic books. DiCaprio grew up in a culturally diverse neighborhood and began exploring acting at a young age, starting with commercials and educational films before landing recurring television roles.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' (1993), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
- Global stardom for his role as Jack Dawson in 'Titanic' (1997).
- Frequent collaborations with renowned directors such as Martin Scorsese in films like 'Gangs of New York', 'The Aviator', 'The Departed', and 'Shutter Island'.
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'The Revenant' (2016).
- Starred in critically acclaimed films such as 'Inception', 'Django Unchained', 'The Wolf of Wall Street', and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.
- Founded Appian Way Productions, which has produced several of his films and documentaries focused on environmental issues.
Trivia
- Named Leonardo because his pregnant mother felt him kick for the first time while looking at a Leonardo da Vinci painting.
- DiCaprio is of Italian and German descent.
- He is a committed environmental activist and established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998 to support conservation projects around the world.
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Leonardo DiCaprio is 51 years old.
Leonardo DiCaprio was born the 11 November 1974.
Los Angeles, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 11th, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 11, 1974, renowned opera singer Maria Callas gave her final public performance at the New York City Opera. This performance marked the end of an illustrious career that had a profound impact on the world of opera. Callas is remembered for her exceptional vocal talent and dramatic interpretations.
- Day of the week: November 11th, 1974 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Whatever Gets You Thru The Night by John Lennon
- #1 UK song: Gonna Make You A Star by David Essex
- Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks
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