Leonardo DiCaprio Quotes

A collection of quotes by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Leonardo DiCaprio is an acclaimed American actor and film producer, born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California. Renowned for his versatile performances and commitment to environmental activism, he has become one of the most respected figures in the entertainment industry.

DiCaprio's acting career took off in the early 1990s with notable roles in films like "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" and "Romeo + Juliet." However, it was his portrayal of Jack Dawson in James Cameron's epic romance "Titanic" in 1997 that catapulted him to global fame and earned him his first Academy Award nomination.

Throughout his career, DiCaprio has consistently chosen complex and challenging roles, showcasing his exceptional acting skills. He has worked with renowned directors such as Martin Scorsese on multiple occasions, resulting in critically acclaimed performances in movies such as "The Departed," "The Aviator," and "The Wolf of Wall Street." Finally, in 2016, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Alejandro G. Iñárritu's "The Revenant."

Beyond acting, DiCaprio is deeply committed to environmental conservation efforts. He established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, which focuses on protecting endangered species and combating climate change. Through his foundation and personal advocacy, he has actively raised awareness about environmental issues and supported various initiatives striving for a sustainable future.

With his immense talent, passion for environmental causes, and consistent pursuit of roles that challenge him, Leonardo DiCaprio has earned his status as a beloved figure in both the film industry and the realm of activism.

And I love doing what I'm doing and I'd get out of it if I h

And I love doing what I'm doing and I'd get out of it if I hated it that much. I've said it many times before: There are much worse problems in the world, people dealing with things that are phenomenally more complicated.

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Time Love People Thetimes

I don't think I ever expected anything like an Oscar ever, t

I don't think I ever expected anything like an Oscar ever, to tell you the truth. That is not my motivation when I do these roles. I really am motivated by being able to work with great people and create a body of work that I can look back and be proud of.

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Truth Work People Motivation

I figure lifes a gift and I don't intend on wasting it. You

I figure lifes a gift and I don't intend on wasting it. You don't know what hand your gonna get dealt next. You learn to take life as it comes at you.. to make each day count.

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Life Gifts

To believe in love, to be ready to give up anything for it,

To believe in love, to be ready to give up anything for it, to be willing to risk your life for it, is the ultimate tragedy.

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Life Love

With Romeo and Juliet, you're talking about two people who m

With Romeo and Juliet, you're talking about two people who meet one night, and get married the same night. I believe in love at first sight-but it hasn't happened to me yet.

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Love People Romanticlove

I just really love doing what I do. I know every career is f

I just really love doing what I do. I know every career is fleeting and there will be time periods when I don't get the opportunities that I'm getting right now, so I am taking advantage of them.

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Time Love Rights Thetimes

My mother is a walking miracle.

My mother is a walking miracle.

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Mothersday

My dad's probably one of the kindest people in the world. Wh

My dad's probably one of the kindest people in the world. When I was younger that's not how I was- I was a little spoiled brat.

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Dad

I got attention by being funny at school, pretending to be r

I got attention by being funny at school, pretending to be retarded, and jumping around with a deformed hand.

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Funny

I prefer ordinary girls - you know, college students, waitre

I prefer ordinary girls - you know, college students, waitresses, that sort of thing. Most of the girls I go out with are just good friends. Just because I go out to the cinema with a girl, it doesn't mean we are dating.

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Dating

I have learned from my experiences in this industry that the

I have learned from my experiences in this industry that there is absolutely no way to control people's opinions on your performance in your movie. You go out there, promote your film and hope people like the work you did.

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Hope

You do need parental guidance and I was in a great position

You do need parental guidance and I was in a great position with both my mum and dad. They split when I was a baby but even though I stayed with my mom they were both very much involved in my upbringing.

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Dad

I get a friend to travel with me... I need somebody to bring

I get a friend to travel with me... I need somebody to bring me back to who I am. It's hard to be alone.

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Alone

I grew up when I was 15 when I had my first opportunity in m

I grew up when I was 15 when I had my first opportunity in movies. I watched every great movie for a year and a half, and since then I've asked myself how I can emulate such artistry. That's really my motivation. I want to do something as good as my heroes have done.

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Movies

Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues

Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our time is more important than ever.

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Environmental

I've never been Romeo who meets a girl and falls for her imm

I've never been Romeo who meets a girl and falls for her immediately. It's been a much slower process for me each time I've gone into a relationship.

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Dating

I just want to keep doing what I'm doing and hopefully peopl

I just want to keep doing what I'm doing and hopefully people will watch my movies.

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Movies

People want you to be a crazy, out-of-control teen brat. The

People want you to be a crazy, out-of-control teen brat. They want you miserable, just like them. They don't want heroes; what they want is to see you fall.

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Criticism

My mom, Irmelin, taught me the value of life. Her own life w

My mom, Irmelin, taught me the value of life. Her own life was saved by my grandmother during World War II.

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Mom

I realise that I do not change the course of history. I am a

I realise that I do not change the course of history. I am an actor, I do a movie, that's the end of it. You have to realise we are just clowns for hire. After I had success it was great, at first, not to worry about money. It was on my mind when I was growing up.

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History