It is the birthday of one of the most celebrated actors of this generation, Leonardo DiCaprio. The Oscar-winning actor turns 48 today, and we cannot help but look into his long and impeccable career. The actor has, time and again, proved his acting skills with phenomenal performances across various movies. Leo has starred in several movies, and each role is different from the others, showing off his immaculate variation.
The actor is also the recipient of various accolades. Including an Oscar for the movie Revenant; Leo has won a British Academy Film Award and 3 Golden Globe Awards. He is one of the very few actors in the industry who truly relies upon and moves the audience through his talent alone.
Always choosing roles that will impact the viewers, Leo is considered a genius in his field of art. There are several roles where Leonardo was nominated for the prestigious Academy Award, yet someone or the other stole it from him numerous times. Let us look down memory lane and reminisce about some of his iconic roles.
5 Leonardo DiCaprio Oscar-Worthy Roles
The Wolf Of Wall Street
Based on a true story, Leonardo took up the role of a wealthy stockbroker who started spiralling down his life after getting involved in crime, corruption and the federal government. Most of us were confident that this would be the actor’s breakthrough role where he would finally receive the recognition he deserves from The Academy, but we were let down yet again.
With DiCaprio’s powerful performance and Martin Scorsese’s flawless direction, this is one of the best movies of the decade. DiCaprio owned the role like it was written solely for him. No other actor could have delivered what he did.
Watch The Wolf Of Wall Street On Amazon Prime.
Django Unchained
Unlike the others, the actor might not have a huge role in this movie, but the best belief is that he stole the show again. Appearing right at the end of the movie, Leonardo DiCaprio delivered the performance of a lifetime! Taking up the role of a rude, cruel and powerful plantation owner, the actor blew everyone’s mind. The performance was so fierce that he deserved the Oscar for a supporting role. However, the film is remembered because of his iconic role.
Watch Django Unchained on Netflix.
Blood Diamond
DiCaprio takes up the role of a smuggler trying to sell a priceless diamond that would confirm his freedom. The movie is based on the illegal mining of diamonds, the exploitation of the poor and the discrimination of minorities. It has to be one of the most memorable roles that DiCaprio has taken up during his career. His monologue on humanity, the unknown, and God is one of the greatest scenes in the world of cinema.
Watch Blood Diamond on Amazon Prime.
Catch Me If You Can
Leonardo DiCaprio, a con man, named Frank, who is barely 21, goes around fooling everyone around him, flaring up the curiosity of an FBI agent whose only mission is to find him. While watching the movie, it feels like we are watching Leo take up 5 different roles in the same movie. He gave his all in each scene, proving his out-of-the-world acting abilities. This movie is indeed a must-watch.
Watch Catch Me If You Can on Amazon Prime.
The Departed
Teaming up with Scorsese yet again, Leonardo delivers another stellar performance. Taking up the role of a mole to help out the police force, the actor seems immersed in this role. Leo really made this role his own, leaving so much doubt of question to his abilities. The performance was so convincing that he definitely deserved the Oscar for it. Time and again he has proved his abilities and how amazing he is in what he does.
Watch The Departed on Netflix.
Which roles do you think Leonardo DiCaprio deserved an Oscar for? Write down in the comments below!
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