Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and film producer, born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California. He began his career as a child actor and gained early fame with films like Romeo + Juliet and Titanic, which made him an international star. Known for his intense performances and collaborations with director Martin Scorsese, DiCaprio has starred in acclaimed movies such as The Aviator, The Departed, Inception, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for The Revenant in 2016. Beyond acting, DiCaprio is a prominent environmental activist and founder of a foundation dedicated to climate and conservation efforts.