Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio

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Born in 1974, American actor Leonardo DiCaprio built a reputation that extends far beyond any single accomplishment. Beyond his work in biographical and period films, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, an Actor Award, a British Academy Film Award, an Emmy Award, a Silver Bear and three Golden Globes, Leonardo DiCaprio proved equally skilled at capturing ideas in a sentence or two. Discover 23 of Leonardo DiCaprio's most memorable quotes, ranging across Movies, Mom, Dating, Dad, and War. Perhaps their most recognizable line: "I'm not the kind of person who tries to be cool or trendy, I'm definitely an individual."

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

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Mom

All Quotes by Leonardo DiCaprio

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

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Environmental

“My mother is a walking miracle.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Mothersday

“I'm not the kind of person who tries to be cool or trendy, I'm definitely an individual.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Cool

“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.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Alone

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

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Mom

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

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Movies

“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.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Dad

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

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Funny

“The best thing about acting is that I get to lose myself in another character and actually get paid for it... It's a great outlet. I'm not really sure who I am - it seems I change every day.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Best

“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.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

History

“I didn't know what types of movies I wanted to do. I want to do things that are different. I want to take my time with each role.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Movies

“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.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Movies

“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.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Dad

“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.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Dating

“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.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Hope

“I've managed to keep a clear head and remain sane in this business because I remain a kid off-camera.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Business

“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.”

— Leonardo DiCaprio

Dating