Leonardo DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He began his acting career in the early 1990s with appearances in television series such as “Growing Pains.” DiCaprio’s breakthrough role came with the film “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993), where his portrayal of a mentally challenged boy earned him an Academy Award nomination. His career skyrocketed with roles in major films like “Romeo + Juliet” (1996) and “Titanic” (1997), the latter of which became a cultural phenomenon and cemented his status as a leading actor.
