Interesting facts about Leonardo DiCaprio

Talented, environmentalist, rich, and bangs hot chicks. What's not to love about Leo DiCaprio who made many Oscar-deserving movies like Gangs of New York,
The Wolf of Wall Street, and The Revenant which he got a well deserved Oscar for it. Here are some facts about the Hollywood playboy.

Leonardo da Vinci

DiCaprio was named after the artist Leonardo da Vinci after his pregnant mother happened to be standing in front of one of da Vinci’s paintings the first time she felt him kick. Apparently DiCaprio deserved the name because both people are great artists.

An only child

Leonardo DiCaprio was raised by a single mother, a German national who worked as a legal secretary.

Rough Start

You can tell that DiCaprio was not a quite kid, because he was fired first onscreen appearance in the children’s TV show Romper Room for being too disruptive.

Lenny Williams

When he first started out as an actor, his agent suggested he change his name to Lenny Williams to sound “more American.” Leo declined, and he, for sure, didn't regret that because his name didn't affect his career even a bit.

Early nomination

At the age of 19, DiCaprio was the seventh youngest actor to ever be nominated for an Oscar for his role in 1994’s What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.

Cool donation

In 1998, DiCaprio donated a roomful of computers and equipment to the Los Feliz Library, which was built on the site of his childhood home.

Pussy Posse

In his early 20s, Leo rolled with an entourage that included magician David Blaine, actor Tobey Maguire, and writer/director Harmony Korine. The fun-loving group was nicknamed the “Pussy Posse." And they proudly deserved it.

Sharp Shouter

Leo got pistol traing by Thell Reed, a fast-draw expert who had also trained people like Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Val Kilmer, and Russell Crowe.

Playboy

You can't talk about Leonardo DiCaprio without mentioning one of his coolest things, he's a hell of a playboy. His hits range from Victoria's Secret Angels to movie hotties no less.. Think of women like Gisele Bundchen, Kelly Rohrbach, Blake Lively, and Rihanna. When he’s not saving the environment and making Oscar deserving movies, Leo dates professionally hot blondes aged 25 or younger. Why? Because he likes eating the fruit while it's fresh, and he can.