Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio, born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, is one of Hollywood's most renowned actors, celebrated for his remarkable talent and versatility. The only child of Irmelin and George DiCaprio, he gained inspiration for his name when his mother felt him kicking while admiring a Leonardo da Vinci painting during her pregnancy in Florence. DiCaprio's journey into acting began in childhood, heavily influenced by his creative upbringing despite experiencing challenges in securing representation early on. He rose to fame in the mid-1990s with notable performances in films like What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?, earning his first Academy Award nomination at just 19 years old.
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