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Leonardo DiCaprio, renowned for his roles in numerous films, initiated his acting career three decades ago.
His breakout came with the 1992 film "This Boy's Life". Since then, he has maintained a prolific career in both acting and producing.
In 1996, "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet" and "Titanic" solidified his leading man status.
In "Titanic," Leonardo earned a $2.5 million base salary, plus a 1.8% share of gross revenue backend points. He ended up with a total of $40 million in earnings.
Leonardo has been a brand ambassador for various companies, including Tag Heuer watches and a Chinese electric car company BYD in 2017.
Something unique about DiCaprio is his upbringing in Los Angeles, where he lived in a dangerous and tough neighborhood.
The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation is a non-profit focused on environmental conservation. In 2015, he pledged $15 million in grants to support various global conservation efforts.
Leonardo DiCaprio has an extensive real estate portfolio valued at over $100 million, which includes a private island in Belize.
Leonardo DiCaprio is 48 years old and is worth $300 million.