Leonardo DiCaprio has made a name for himself by having one of the most diverse careers in the film industry. His performances in films have made him one of the best-known actors. Every film DiCaprio has been a part of has been unforgettable. Leonardo DiCaprio has and continues to captivate audiences through his great performances in films. Leonardo DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974 in Los Angeles, California. His parents are Irmelin and George DiCaprio, but they divorced when Leonardo was still a child. Leonardo grew up with his mother but still remained close to his father. His parents noticed Leonardo's talent and immediately signed him to a talent agency. Soon he began appearing in commercials. Leonardo's talent was evident and led him to audition for small roles. Leonardo was cast in his first television series in 1990, called Parenthood. However the show ended very soon. After the series, Leonardo made guest appearances on shows like The New Lassie and Roseanne. DiCaprio began transitioning from television to film with the role of an evil landlord's stepson in Critters 3. After the film Leonardo was cast in Growing Pains as a semi-regular which allowed him to gain a lot of attention. He played Luke Brower, a homeless man, who was taken in by the Seaver family. In 1992, DiCaprio had his breakthrough in the film This Boy's Life playing the lead role after being cast by Robert De Niro. The film allows audiences to see DiCaprio's acting ability as he explores the relationship between a boy and his abusive stepfather. This film began the chain of performances that caught DiCaprio's attention. In 1993, DiCaprio starred in What's Eating......middle of paper......film which demonstrates his acting prowess when his character goes into cerebral palsy mode as he struggles to get into his vehicle and drive back to house. Throughout this film audiences see DiCaprio push his limits as an actor. He really manages to attract viewers with his strong and believable performance. In his life, DiCaprio got 31 nominations but managed to win only 3 awards. It had 10 Golden Globe nominations but only won two. DiCaprio received 5 Oscar nominations, also known as Academy Awards, but failed to get any of them. This has caused a stir among viewers because they feel like he has earned this recognition. Through his work in the film industry he has truly earned and deserves to receive this award in recognition of his incredible portrayal of characters in each film..