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Leonardo DiCaprio

Actor and film producer

Born 1974

Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and producer whose work ranges from romantic dramas to crime films, historical stories and environmental documentaries. The only child of Irmelin and George DiCaprio, he grew up in Los Angeles with a German-born mother and a father who worked in comics. In his childhood recollections, he entertained visitors with impressions and his parents introduced him to museums and art. Commercial work led to Parenthood and Growing Pains while he was still at school. He later recalled studying movies on rented VHS tapes before This Boy's Life. What's Eating Gilbert Grape brought his first Oscar nomination; Romeo + Juliet and Titanic established his international visibility. His collaborations with Martin Scorsese include Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, The Wolf of Wall Street and Killers of the Flower Moon. He won the leading-actor Oscar for The Revenant and starred as Bob in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. Through Appian Way, his producing work spans environmental documentaries, the animated Ozi: Voice of the Forest and the thriller series Shining Girls. His 2026 work includes executive-producing The Lake, releasing Yanuni through his official YouTube channel, and starring in and producing Scorsese's What Happens at Night, whose Czech production was announced in March.

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ConnectionMartin ScorseseFrequent director; What Happens at Night continues their work together.

ConnectionJennifer LawrenceCo-stars and co-produces What Happens at Night.

ConnectionRobert De NiroThis Boy's Life collaborator whom DiCaprio describes as a cinematic father figure.

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Yanuni reaches a worldwide audience
The documentary about Indigenous Amazon leader Juma Xipaia was released worldwide on DiCaprio's verified YouTube channel. Its official credits identify him as a producer and Richard Ladkani as director.
5 Sept 2026Official film release and credits
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Heat 2 reports remain provisional
A July casting report linked DiCaprio to Michael Mann's sequel, but Amazon MGM said no deals had been finalized. Participation remains reported rather than a confirmed credit.
3 Jul 2026Trade report with studio qualification
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What Happens at Night begins production
Apple announced Czech principal photography for Martin Scorsese's film starring DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Both actors are producers; the story adapts Peter Cameron's novel, with no release date in the announcement.
19 Mar 2026Authorized Apple production announcement
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2026 Oscar nomination
Leading-actor nominee; Michael B. Jordan wins for Sinners.
15 Mar 2026Academy
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Revisiting The Revenant's performance work
DiCaprio and Alejandro González Iñárritu revisited the film with Letterboxd, including rehearsal and pulley systems used to stage the bear attack.
26 Feb 2026Direct joint interview
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The Lake opens at Sundance
Abby Ellis' documentary follows efforts to save the Great Salt Lake from ecological collapse. Sundance's premiere account identifies DiCaprio as an executive producer.
22 Jan 2026Official festival premiere report
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TIME names DiCaprio Entertainer of the Year
TIME recognized DiCaprio's 2025 acting work and published a direct interview about his career.
8 Dec 2025Dated profile and direct interview
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Bob's story in One Battle After Another
DiCaprio plays Bob, a former revolutionary searching for his daughter, in Paul Thomas Anderson's film. Warner Bros. lists its US theatrical release as September 26, 2025.
26 Sept 2025Official synopsis and release event
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Yanuni reaches a worldwide audience

Heat 2 reports remain provisional

What Happens at Night begins production

2026 Oscar nomination

Revisiting The Revenant's performance work

The Lake opens at Sundance

TIME names DiCaprio Entertainer of the Year

Bob's story in One Battle After Another