Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio celebrates his 50th birthday on November 11. He has appeared in close to 60 films since his big screen debut with 'Critters 3' in 1991. James Cameron's 'Titanic' (1997) gained him global recognition. Here is a look at his best performances
Gilbert (Johnny Depp) tries his best to handle his love life, simultaneously taking care of his family – his brother Arnie (Dicaprio) who has intellectual disability, and his mother, who is bedridden due to obesity. This film earned the then 19-year-old DiCaprio his first Oscar nomination for 'Best Supporting Actor'
Directed by Baz Luhrmann, this Shakespearean love story focuses on Romeo (DiCaprio) and Juliet (Claire Danes), two lovers from Verona, who come from rival families
Based on the sinking of RMS Titanic, the film features Jack (DiCaprio), a talented artist, who meets Rose (Kate Winslet) on the ship. Rose is betrothed to wealthy Cal (Billy Zane), but is drawn to Jack and his lifestyle. Titanic bagged 11 wins of the 14 nominations it received at the Oscars, including 'Best Picture'
Based on a true story, con man Frank Abagnale Jr (DiCaprio) poses as a pilot, teacher, doctor, and lawyer, and cashes in on forged cheques. He is constantly on the run and manages to trick FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks) every time
This mind-bending Christopher Nolan flick sees Dominick Cobb (DiCaprio), a professional thief, stealing information from people by infiltrating their dreams. He is charged with the murder of his wife and will only be cleared if he completes an impossible task. The film won three Oscars
Teddy (DiCaprio) and Chuck (Mark Ruffalo) are two US Marshals, who are sent to an asylum to investigate the disappearance of a patient. Teddy slowly comes to realise the case is more than just a mere missing persons case
Nick (Tobey Maguire) moves to New York and is amazed by the life of his neighbour, Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio), who lives a luxurious lifestyle. Nick finds out that beneath all the rich, the lifestyle is corrupt and deceitful
Based on a true story, Jordan Belfort (DiCaprio), a stockbroker, loses his job on Black Monday. He teams up with Donnie Azoff (Jonah Hill) and starts his own firm and begins to defraud wealthy investors out of millions. It earned DiCaprio an Oscar nomination for 'Best Actor'
Inspired by the story of American frontiersman Hugh Glass, 'The Revenant' follows the story of Glass (DiCaprio), who is injured in a gruesome bear attack, and abandoned by his crew. He is forced to survive in the woods alone. This film bagged DiCaprio his first ever Academy Award for Best Actor
Rick (DiCaprio), a once successful actor, and his stunt double Cliff (Brad Pitt) are struggling to find a job in 1960s Hollywood. Their lives go through twists and turns, when Rick, who lives next door to Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate, tries to get a job through the famed director