Leonardo DiCaprio: Iconic Actor
Biography & Memoir, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Composers & Musicians
| Author: | Aubrey Walker | ISBN: | 1230000212447 |
| Publisher: | Aubrey Walker | Publication: | January 23, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Aubrey Walker |
| ISBN: | 1230000212447 |
| Publisher: | Aubrey Walker |
| Publication: | January 23, 2014 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and producer. Leonardo got his start in Hollywood by appearing in a smattering of commercials and television roles as a child. His biggest early role was on the last season of Growing Pains.
In 1996, DiCaprio starred in the box office hit "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet" which grossed $147.5 million worldwide. Following this success came the 1997 film "Titanic" by James Cameron. Titanic eventually smashed all box office records, won multiple awards and secured DiCaprio's place as a leading man.
DiCaprio moved forward with a string of successful movies, including Steven Spielberg's "Catch Me if You Can" (grossed $352 million worldwide), Christopher Nolan's "Inception" and the award-winning film "Revolutionary Road". He has starred in several films directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese including Gangs of New York (grossed $193.7 million worldwide), The Aviator (grossed $211.7 million worldwide), The Departed ($289 million worldwide) and Shutter Island.
DiCaprio's credits as a producer include The Aviator and Orphan. Among DiCaprio's awards are two Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, one Golden Globe Award and numerous critics' groups' awards.
Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and producer. Leonardo got his start in Hollywood by appearing in a smattering of commercials and television roles as a child. His biggest early role was on the last season of Growing Pains.
In 1996, DiCaprio starred in the box office hit "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet" which grossed $147.5 million worldwide. Following this success came the 1997 film "Titanic" by James Cameron. Titanic eventually smashed all box office records, won multiple awards and secured DiCaprio's place as a leading man.
DiCaprio moved forward with a string of successful movies, including Steven Spielberg's "Catch Me if You Can" (grossed $352 million worldwide), Christopher Nolan's "Inception" and the award-winning film "Revolutionary Road". He has starred in several films directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese including Gangs of New York (grossed $193.7 million worldwide), The Aviator (grossed $211.7 million worldwide), The Departed ($289 million worldwide) and Shutter Island.
DiCaprio's credits as a producer include The Aviator and Orphan. Among DiCaprio's awards are two Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, one Golden Globe Award and numerous critics' groups' awards.
