Leonardo DiCaprio: More Than a Hollywood Heartthrob. In the early 1990s, Hollywood was searching for its next big star. But Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t want to be just another teen idol—he wanted to be a serious actor.
Born in Los Angeles on November 11, 1974, DiCaprio grew up far from the glitz of Hollywood. Raised by his mother in a tough neighborhood, he originally dreamed of becoming a marine biologist, but acting soon captured his heart.
By age 14, he was chasing TV commercials and roles, often told he wasn’t “leading man” material. But DiCaprio stayed true…
