Leonardo Dicaprio The Biography

"Charts the star's meteoric rise to fame and delves beneath his polished Hollywood image to examine just what makes him tick." -- Back cover.

'I'M THE KING OF THE WORLD' That was the cry from Leonardo DiCaprio as he stood astride the bow in Titanic - the movie that would go on to smash all records, raking in a whopping GBP1.1 billion worldwide. Now, few Hollywood movers and shakers would dispute that statement as Leo has rocketed to become one of the highest paid actors in the world. And his position looks set to be secure after an incredible 2013 which saw Hollywood's hottest talent appearing as the eponymous Jay Gatsy in the Great Gatsby, following swiftly on the heels of the great success of Quentin Tarantino's blockbuster, Django Unchained. Yet, although he's spent over 15 years at the top of his profession, Leonardo remains something of an enigma - his often daring movie choices suggest an actor still striving for perfection.

"Vanity Fair" calls him "quite simply the world's biggest heartthrob". He's the star of the blockbuster movie "Titanic", which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Dramatic Actor. Leo DiCaprio was also one of "People" magazine's "Most Intriguing People" of 1997 and "Us" magazine's "Biggest Stories of '97". Here is a biography of this gifted young actor by the author who brought readers "Taylor Hanson: Totally Taylor". Includes 8-page color photo insert.

An introduction to the life of young film star Leonardo DiCaprio.

Highlights the personal life and professional career of the young native Californian actor, Leonardo DiCaprio.

I'm the king of the world!' That was the cry from Leonardo DiCaprio as he stood astride the bow in Titanic - the movie that would go on to smash all records, raking in a whopping GBP1.1 billion worldwide. Now, few Hollywood movers and shakers would dispute that statement as Leo has rocketed to become the highest paid actor in the world, earning as estimated GBP50 million in 2011 alone. And his position looks sets to be secure for some time to come as the release of the new 3D version of James Cameron's epic heralds another sensational year in the life of Hollywood's hottest talent, that will also see him take on the lead role in a new adaptation of The Great Gatsby and see him cast as a villain in Quentin Tarantino's new blockbuster Django Unchained. It's a far cry from the heart - throb's humble beginnings when he had to scrape for parts in TV commericals and soap operas before catching the eye in Baz Luhrmann's stylish Romeo and Juliet and then achieving worldwide superstardom with Titanic. Cementing his reputation with captivating performances in films like Catch Me If You Can and The Departed, DiCaprio won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Howard Hughes in The Aviator. A keen environmentalist and conservationist, he has given millions to good causes around the globe and has never been shy about wearing his political ideas on his sleeve. Yet, although he's spent over 15 years at the top of his profession, Leonardo remains something of an enigma. He has famously dated some of the world's most beautiful women but seems no nearer to settling down and his often daring movie choices suggest someone still striving for perfection despite his stunning successes.

"I'm the king of the world!" Few Hollywood movers and shakers would dispute that statement as Leonardo DiCaprio has rocketed to become the highest paid actor in the world.

The Unauthorized Biography of Leonardo DiCaprio "I prefer ordinary girls - you know, college students, waitresses, that sort of thing." -Leonardo DiCaprio Over the past two decades, Leonardo DiCaprio has shaken off his early image as a teen heartthrob to become both a critical favorite and one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. Few actors can compete with his consistent success and dazzling body of work, ranging from mega-blockbusters like Titanic and Inception to comedies like Catch Me If You Can and The Wolf of Wall Street or intense dramas like The Departed and The Revenant. In this convenient, fast-paced book, author James Diamond traces DiCaprio's meteoric rise from his unusual childhood, to his big break with What's Eating Gilbert Grape, to his crowning achievement to date: the Academy Award for Best Actor. We see step-by-step how DiCaprio honed his craft, from soap operas to sitcoms and finally to the big screen. At every stage, Diamond brings the magic of DiCaprio's performances to life. Buy Now to Discover: How a Matchbox cars commercial gave DiCaprio his first big break. DiCaprio's embarrassing movie debut in Critters 3. How Robert De Niro was the first Hollywood star to see young DiCaprio's potential. A look behind the scenes at the troubled set of Titanic, the century's biggest blockbuster. The historic partnership between DiCaprio and director Martin Scorsese. How DiCaprio prepared for his most iconic roles, including the developmentally disabled Arnie and OCD sufferer Howard Hughes. The famously hellish set of The Revenant-and how the resulting film became an instant classic. Buy Now and Read the True Story of Leonardo DiCaprio...