10 Fascinating Facts About Leonardo DiCaprio: Beyond the Spotlight

 

Leonardo DiCaprio. Photo by britannica.com

1. Leonardo DiCaprio has an environmental foundation called the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which he established in 1998. The foundation focuses on global environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity, and renewable energy.

2. DiCaprio is known for his dedication to his roles, and for the movie "The Revenant," he ate raw bison liver despite being a vegetarian.

3. In addition to his acting skills, DiCaprio is also a talented producer. He co-produced the critically acclaimed documentary "Virunga" which shed light on conservation efforts in the Congo.

4. DiCaprio is an avid art collector, with a particular interest in works by emerging contemporary artists.

5. He is fluent in German, thanks to his German-speaking maternal grandmother.

6. DiCaprio was originally cast as Dirk Diggler in the movie "Boogie Nights" but turned down the role, which eventually went to Mark Wahlberg.

7. He has been nominated for an Academy Award seven times before winning his first Oscar for Best Actor in "The Revenant."

8. DiCaprio is passionate about ocean conservation and has funded and participated in numerous marine research expeditions.

9. He once auditioned for the role of Robin in "Batman Forever" but lost out to Chris O'Donnell.

10. DiCaprio is a dedicated basketball fan and is often seen courtside at Los Angeles Lakers games.