Leonardo Dicaprio Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio

Nickname(s): • Leo • Lenny D [1] Vogue • LDC [2] Business Insider

Profession(s): • Actor • Film Producer • Environmentalist

Date of Birth: November 11, 1974 (Monday)

Age (as of 2022): 48 Years

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Zodiac sign: Scorpio

Nationality: American

Hometown: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Religion/Religious Views: DiCaprio was raised as a Catholic in California, but he follows no religion, though he has expressed an interest in Buddhism and says he is not an atheist. In an interview, he said, “I’m not an atheist, I’m agnostic.” [5] Catholic Herald [6] Rolling Stone

Ethnicity: • Italian-American (from his father’s side) [7] questia • Russian-German (from his mother’s side) [8] questia

Food Habit: Vegan [10] Vanity Fair

Beverage: Lemonade

Religion: Agnosticism

Age: 48 Years

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EDUCATION

School: • Seeds Elementary School (now UCLA Lab School), Los Angeles, California, • John Marshall High School, Los Angeles, California, • Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, Los Angeles, California

College/University: Did Not Attend [3] cheatsheet.com

Educational Qualification: Although he eventually earned a GED, it wasn’t until years after he dropped out of high school. [4] Wikipedia

Education: GED

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): in centimeters – 183 cm in meters – 1.83 m in feet & inches – 6’

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Unmarried

Affairs/Girlfriends: Current Relationship • Vittoria Ceretti (Italian model) Dating Period: (July 2023 – present) Note: Their relationship hit the headlines when they were seen sharing a kiss at the Hï Ibiza club in Ibiza, Spain, on 9 August 2023. [15] Page Six Previous Relationships • Gigi Hadid (American model and television personality) Dating Period: August 2022 – February 2023 (6 months, 4 days) [16] Filmfare • Camila Morrone (American model and actress) Dating Period: December 2017 – August 2022 (4 years, 8 months) Note: In August 2022, they called it quits after four years of relationship. [17] NDTV • Lorena Rae (German model) Dating Period: July 2017 – October 2017 (3 months, 2 days) • Nina Agdal (Danish model) Dating Period: May 2016 – May 2017 (1 year) • Georgia Fowler (New Zealander model) Dating Period: 18 may 2016 – 19 May 2016 (1 day) • Ela Kawalec (Polish model) Dating Period: May 2016 – June 2016 (1 month) • Roxy Horner (British model) Dating Period: April 2016 – July 2016 (3 months) • Cassie Amato (American model) Dating Period: November 2015 – March 2016 (4 months) • Kelly Rohrbach (American model) Dating Period: May 2015 – January 2016 (8 months) • Rihanna (Barbadian singer) Dating Period: January 2015 – March 2015 (2 months) • Bryana Holly (American model) Dating Period: 2014 (9 months) • Toni Garrn (German model) Dating Period: May 2013 – December 2014 (1 year, 7 months) • Alesia Riabenkova (American actor) Dating Period: February 2013 – May 2013 (3 months) • Margarita Gauchet (French model) Dating Period: December 2012 – January 2013 (1 month) • Erin Heatherton (American model) Dating Period: December 2011 – November 2012 (11 months) • Blake Lively (American actress) Dating Period: May 2011 – October 2011 (5 months, 3 days) • Lindsay Lohan (American actress) Dating Period: 2011 • Whitney Port (American TV personality) Dating Period: 2009 • Bar Refaeli (Israeli model) Dating Period: December 2005 – May 2011 (5 years, 5 months) • Kendra Jade (Puerto Rican pornstar) Dating Period: 2002 • Sara Foster (American actress) Dating Period: 2002 • Paris Hilton (American socialite) Dating Period: September 2000 – November 2000 (2 months) • Carmen Electra (American actress) Dating Period: 2002 • Gisele Bündchen (Brazilian model) Dating Period: March 1999 – March 2005 (6 years) • Kidada Jones (American actress) Dating Period: 1999 • Eva Herzigova (Czech model) Dating Period: March 1998 – April 1998 (1 month) • Carla Paneka (Cuban model) Dating Period: February 1998 (1 month) • Bijou Phillips (American actress, model, socialite, and singer) Dating Period: January 1998 – March 1998 (2 months) • Demi Moore (American Actress) Dating Period: 1997-2002 (5 years) • Kristen Zang (American Actress) Dating Period: October 1996 – December 1997 (1 year, 2 months) • Bridget Hall (American model) Dating Period: May 1994 – June 1994 (1 month) • Kate Moss (British model) Dating Period: December 1993 – February 1994 (2 months)

Wife/Spouse: N/A

Parents: Father – George DiCaprio (an underground comix writer, publisher, and distributor of comic books) Mother – Irmelin Indenbirken (a legal secretary) Step-mother – Peggy Farrar

Siblings: Brother – Adam Farrar (step brother) Sister – None

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Debut: Film (Actor): Critters 3 (1991) as ‘Josh’ TV (Actor): The New Lassie Season 1 (1989-90) on MCA TV as ‘Glen’ – He appeared in 2 episodes as a guest star. Executive Producer (Film): The Aviator (2004) Producer (Film): The 11th Hour (2007)

Awards, Honours, Achievements: Academy Awards • 2016: Best Actor for “The Revenant” British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) • 2016: Best Actor for “The Revenant” Chicago Film Critics Association • 1993: Best Emerging Actor for “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” • 2015: Best Actor for “The Revenant” Golden Globe Awards • 2005: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for “The Aviator” • 2014: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for “The Wolf of Wall Street” 2016: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for “The Revenant” MTV Movie & TV Awards • 1998: Best Male Performance for “Titanic” • 2005: Best Male Performance for “The Aviator” • 2014: Best WTF Moment for “The Wolf of Wall Street” • 2016: Best Male Performance for “The Revenant” People’s Choice Awards • 2014: Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor for “The Great Gatsby” Note: He has many more awards and accolades to his name.

MONEY FACTOR

Car Collection: • Ford Mustang • Karma – car manufactured by Fisker • Cayenne – SUV manufactured by Porsche • Toyota Prius • Tesla Roadster

Salary (approx.): $25 million per starring role (as of 2018) [18] The Travel

Assets/Properties: • Tudor in hip Los Feliz, CA (bought from musician Moby for $4.9 million) • The Hollywood Hills compound, Oriole Way (purchased in 1994 from pop legend Madonna for $4 million) • The ‘Billionaire’s Beach’ bungalow (worth $10.95 million; purchased in 1998) • An island near Belize (worth $1.75 million; purchased in 2005) • The Battery Park twofer, New York City (two apartments worth $3.67 million and $8 million; purchased in 2008 and March 2014, respectively) • Palm Springs spread, CA (worth $5.2 million; purchased in March 2014) • The Malibu Mini (worth $23 million; purchased in January 2017)

Net Worth (approx.): $245 million (as of 2019) [19] Daily Mail

OTHER INFORMATION

Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Dark Brown

Blood Group: B (Rh-negative) [9] The Inquisitr

Political Inclination: Democratic [11] Variety

Address (Fan Mail): Leonardo Dicaprio Appian Way Productions 9255 Sunset Blvd. Suite 615 West Hollywood, CA 90069 USA

Hobbies: Riding Bicycle, Scuba Diving, Collecting Action Figures, Playing Video Games, and going to places in the world that are pristine and untouched by man

Film Director: Martin Scorsese

Actor(s): Robert De Niro , Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson

Actress(es): Meg Ryan, Meryl Streep

Food: Pasta

Movies: The Bicycle Thief (1949), Taxi Driver (1976), 8 ½ Women (1999), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), East of Eden (1955)

Color(s): Green, Black

Sport: Basketball

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Leonardo DiCaprio stands as one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary cinema, renowned not only for his impressive acting prowess but also for his commitment to environmental causes. An American actor and producer, he has earned accolades such as an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards, establishing himself among the highest-paid actors globally. His journey into the limelight began in a modest setting, shaped by his upbringing in a city that could be both inspiring and challenging.

Born to George DiCaprio, a comic book artist of Italian descent, and Irmelin, a German national, Leonardo’s life began in New York City. His parents’ love story unfolded in the early 1960s, culminating in a marriage that lasted eight years. Following their separation when Leonardo was just two years old, Irmelin faced the daunting task of raising her son alone while navigating the complexities of life in Los Angeles. They settled into a run-down neighborhood near Hollywood Boulevard, a stark backdrop marked by poverty and the presence of crime, which Leonardo later described as akin to the gritty realism of “Taxi Driver.” Despite the difficulties, Irmelin remained determined to provide for her son, even taking her ex-husband to court for a mere $16 a week in child support.

Leonardo’s early experiences were enriched by time spent with his maternal grandparents in Germany, where he enjoyed cycling and mushroom-picking in their humble flats. This respite from the chaos of Los Angeles allowed him to cultivate a sense of adventure and wonder. By the age of eight, he was spending vacations immersed in the beauty of nature, further igniting his passion for the arts. His stage debut at just two years old caught the attention of audiences and set the stage for a budding career in performance. Leonardo’s aspirations wavered between wanting to be a marine biologist and an actor, but the thrill of acting won out, especially spurred on by his step-brother’s success in the industry.

However, the path to stardom was anything but straightforward. After facing relentless rejection during over 100 auditions, Leonardo considered quitting acting altogether, yet the encouragement from his father prompted him to persevere. By the early 1990s, he began to make a name for himself on television, landing roles in popular series such as “The Outsiders” and “Parenthood.” His film debut came in the low-budget horror movie “Critters 3,” a role he would later dismiss as a misstep. Yet, it was his compelling performance in “This Boy’s Life” that caught the attention of Robert De Niro, marking a turning point in his career. Leonardo catapulted to fame with roles in “Romeo + Juliet” and the blockbuster “Titanic,” solidifying his status as a household name and igniting what fans dubbed “Leo-Mania.”

With fame came responsibility, and DiCaprio has consistently utilized his platform to advocate for environmental issues. He established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, aiming to promote awareness and action on climate change. His dedication to this cause has seen him involved at various levels, from speaking at the UN Climate Summit to meeting with Pope Francis to discuss global warming. His acceptance speech at the 88th Academy Awards poignantly captured his commitment, urging collective action against climate change. DiCaprio’s career, spanning diverse roles and significant collaborations—especially with acclaimed director Martin Scorsese—has been marked by both critical and commercial success. He continues to navigate the complexities of Hollywood with an unwavering focus on both his craft and the planet, embodying the duality of an artist deeply invested in the world’s future.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.