For someone as talented as Leonardo Dicaprio, it is still unbelievable that he has yet to win an Oscar!
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Who of us haven’t fantasizes about having Jack Dawson’s arms wrapped around our waist as we yell, “I’m flying, Jack!”
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Who of us didn’t cheer him on as Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can, opposite Tom Hanks. And who of us wishes we could if attended one of Jay Gatsby’s lavish parties?
Leo has portrayed many wonderful, and memorable characters over the years, from Jack Dawson in Titanic to Arnie in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, from Kid in The Quick and the Dead to Romeo in Romeo + Juliet, from Howard Hughes in The Aviator to Calvin Candies in Django Unchained, and From J. Edgar Hoover in J. Edgar to Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street.
He has co-starred with some amazing leading ladies. Kate Winslet. Claire Danes. Sharon Stone. Juliette Lewis. Carey Mulligan. Margot Robbie. Marion Cotillard. Emily Mortimer. Jennifer Connelly. Cate Blanchett. Kate Beckinsale. Meryl Streep. Diane Keaton. Ellen Barkin.
Has worked with numerous acclaimed directors: Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, Ridley Scott, James Cameron, Christopher Nolan, Sam Mendes, Danny Boyle, Baz Luhrmann, Lasse Hallström, Sam Raimi, and Edward Zwick. (Source: Imdb)
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In addition to being a talented actor, Leo is also a director, a writer, a producer, an environmentalist and a humanitarian. He has a production company, Appian Way Productions, and gets $20 million (or more) per picture. He was a producer for such movies as Runner Runner, The Ides of March, and The Aviator. He literally commands the big screen.
He has acted in comedies, dramas, horror, thrillers, period pieces, and westerns. He is a much hyped about, but under-appreciated actor… And he deserves a freaking Oscar! Who here agrees with me on that?
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Leo is a loyal friend, counting Toby McQuire, Kevin Connolly, and Lukas Haas. He has been involved with some very pretty models, including Gisele Bundchen, Bar Refaeli, Erin Heatherton, and Toni Garrn.
Not only does Leo own a home in Los Angeles and an apartment in Battery Park City in lower Manhattan, but he purchased the 104-acre Blackadore Caye off the coast of Belize with plans to develop an Eco-friendly resort with renewable energy sources. (Source: Imdb)
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Leo possesses charm, charisma, character, and talent, which makes him an all-around wonderful and distinguished gentleman.
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