American actor (born 1974) Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio is an American actor and film producer. Known for his work in biographical and period films, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, an Actor Award, a BAFTA Award, an Emmy Award, a Silver Bear and three Golden Globes. His films as a leading actor have grossed $7 billion worldwide, and he has been placed eight times in annual rankings of the world's highest-paid actors. Wikipedia's most-read article for 2 days in a row: 2,351,338 views in all, peaking at 1,750,680 on February 29, 2016. Mon, Feb 29: 1,750,680 views Tue, Mar 1: 600,658 views Wiki link