This timeline covers the early life, family, and educational background of Leonardo DiCaprio.
Birth
November 11, 1974
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California, to George DiCaprio and Irmelin Indenbirken. His parents divorced when he was one year old.
First Acting Appearance
Age 5
DiCaprio began his acting career at the age of five, performing on the children’s television show "Romper Room".
Television Commercials and Educational Films
Late 1980s
As a teenager, DiCaprio appeared in numerous television commercials and educational films.
Television Roles
1990
He began appearing on television shows such as "The New Lassie" and "Roseanne", and had a recurring role on "Growing Pains".
