Leonardo DiCaprio was born in 1974 in Los Angeles. He began acting in television in the late 1980s and became a global star in the 1990s with Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Titanic (1997). In the 2000s, he collaborated closely with Martin Scorsese (Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, Shutter Island), Christopher Nolan (Inception), and Quentin Tarantino (Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). In 2016, he won an Academy Award for The Revenant. Since 1998, he has supported environmental initiatives through his foundation and spoken at UN climate events.
Los Angeles and New York: Where the career began and blossomed
Los Angeles, USA. Hollywood boulevards, Paramount, Warner Bros., and Sony soundstages, premieres at the TCL Chinese Theatre, and awards ceremonies at the Dolby Theatre—these are the places that have shaped his life since childhood. Studio tours reveal the sets and departments where his films were filmed. New York, USA. Manhattan is a regular venue for press tours and premieres: Lincoln Center, the historic Ziegfeld Theatre, and the Lower Manhattan skyline. In September 2014, he spoke at the UN Climate Action Summit at the headquarters, a complex that visitors can tour on a guided tour.
Europe: Festivals, Red Carpets, and Charity
Cannes, France. 2013 opened with The Great Gatsby; 2019 with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood; 2023 with Killers of the Flower Moon. A stroll along the Croisette and the Palais will give you a sense of the atmosphere of these premieres. Saint-Tropez, France. From 2014 to 2017, its summer galas raised tens of millions of dollars for conservation; today, wineries and villas across the Gulf offer tours and tastings that reflect the spirit of the place. London, United Kingdom. In January 2016, The Revenant had its European premiere in Leicester Square; in February 2016, it attended the BAFTA Awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Paris, France. A frequent venue for film screenings and charity events, including screenings on the Champs-Élysées and museum collections.
America: From Mexico's Titanic Tanks to the Snows of Argentina
Rosarito, Mexico. From 1996 to 1997, epic scenes from Titanic were filmed in the studio's Pacific Coast tanks. The Baja Studios coastline attracts film buffs, and Rosarito is also a laid-back beach town. Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. From 2014 to 2015, The Revenant was filmed in Kananaskis, near Mount Fortress, and in the valleys west of Calgary; the harsh cold, short winter days, and pine landscapes became part of the film's setting. Ushuaia, Argentina. Toward the end of filming, the crew moved to Tierra del Fuego to hunt for snow—the final scenes were filmed near Ushuaia in 2015. New York City and Boston, USA. The films The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) and Shutter Island (2010) have made New England's financial districts and old hospitals famous—many of them are included in walking tours.
Africa and the Middle East: Blood Diamond and Body of Lies
South Africa and Mozambique. Blood Diamond (2006) was filmed in South Africa and Mozambique: Cape Town, KwaZulu-Natal, and the surrounding area of Maputo. Travelers often compare Table Mountain and Cape Point to the Stellenbosch wine routes—these on-screen landscapes are easily recognizable. Morocco. Body of Lies (2008), filmed in Rabat, Casablanca, and Ouarzazate. The desert studios and the "gateway to the Sahara" are open to the public; the ksar of Ait Benhaddou is ideal for framing the shots in real life. In Cape Town, on the waterfront of Camps Bay, Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted during his visits to South Africa at Café Caprice, a popular bar and restaurant overlooking the ocean. Known for its sunsets, cocktails and lively atmosphere, the spot often attracts locals and celebrities alike.
Asia and Oceania: Beach Sands and Premieres in Tokyo
Koh Phi Phi Leh, Thailand. Maya Bay hosted the premiere of the film "The Beach" from 1999 to 2000. Today, it operates under strict restrictions: timed access, a partial ban on swimming, and limited visitor numbers during peak months—a protective regime that has helped the corals recover. Tokyo, Japan. Press tours and premieres of "Inception" (2010), "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2014), and "The Revenant" (2016) have traditionally been held at Roppongi multiplexes. Australia. Sydney and the Gold Coast are frequent stops for promotional events and festivals—the perfect place to combine harborside cinema with oceanfront strolls.
Islands and Oceans: Eco-Projects and Private Initiatives
Belize. In 2005, DiCaprio purchased Blackadore Caye, near Ambergris Caye, for a pilot eco-resort focused on restoring mangroves and coastal ecosystems; the region is a favorite destination for divers thanks to the Belize Barrier Reef. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. In the 2010s, he supported biodiversity conservation projects with scientific partners; the archipelago is accessible only to licensed small-group tours. Santa Barbara and Malibu, USA. California's Pacific coast hosts environmental events and outdoor film screenings and is an easy day trip from Los Angeles.
Places by country and city
USA, Los Angeles — Paramount, Warner Bros., Sony; TCL Chinese Theatre; Dolby Theatre.
USA, Northern New York - Lincoln Center, UN Headquarters; Lower Manhattan areas.
Mexico, Rosarito - Baja Studios; Pacific coast; 1996-1997.
Canada, Alberta and British Columbia - Kananaskis, Mount Fortress; 2014–2015.
Argentina, Ushuaia – Tierra del Fuego; 2015.
France, Cannes — Palais des Festivals et des Congrès; 2013, 2019, 2023.
France, Saint-Tropez – charity galas; 2014–2017.
United Kingdom, London - Leicester Square, BAFTA Awards ceremony in Covent Garden; 2016.
France, Paris – shows and charity events.
Thailand, Phi Phi Leh - Maya Bay; 1999–2000.
Japan, Tokyo – premieres and press tours; 2010, 2014, 2016.
South Africa, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal are the locations for the Blood Diamonds tournament; 2006.
Mozambique, Maputo and the coast are the locations of Blood Diamonds; 2006.
Morocco, Rabat, Casablanca, Ouarzazate – the locations of the Body of Lies; 2008.
Belize, Blackadore Cay - eco-project; since 2005
Practical tips for travelers
In Los Angeles, combine a studio tour with an evening screening on Hollywood Boulevard. In New York, book your visit to the UN headquarters in advance and keep an eye on the Lincoln Center calendar. Visit Cannes in the off-season to stroll the Croisette without the crowds. In Rosarito, add waterfront restaurants to your studio fan itinerary. To see the scenery from "The Revenant," take a winter trip to the Canadian Rockies, but check for trail closures and avalanche warnings. In Thailand, follow the rules of Maya Bay: take the first boat out in the morning and choose a licensed park operator. In Morocco, visit Ait Benhaddou for sunset—the desert light is truly cinematic. In Saint-Tropez, book tickets in advance in the summer; the off-season is quieter and cheaper.
Leonardo DiCaprio was born in 1974 in Los Angeles. He began acting in television in the late 1980s and became a global star in the 1990s with Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Titanic (1997). In the 2000s, he collaborated closely with Martin Scorsese (Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, Shutter Island), Christopher Nolan (Inception), and Quentin Tarantino (Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). In 2016, he won an Academy Award for The Revenant. Since 1998, he has supported environmental initiatives through his foundation and spoken at UN climate events.
Los Angeles and New York: Where the career began and blossomed
Los Angeles, USA. Hollywood boulevards, Paramount, Warner Bros., and Sony soundstages, premieres at the TCL Chinese Theatre, and awards ceremonies at the Dolby Theatre—these are the places that have shaped his life since childhood. Studio tours reveal the sets and departments where his films were filmed. New York, USA. Manhattan is a regular venue for press tours and premieres: Lincoln Center, the historic Ziegfeld Theatre, and the Lower Manhattan skyline. In September 2014, he spoke at the UN Climate Action Summit at the headquarters, a complex that visitors can tour on a guided tour.
Europe: Festivals, Red Carpets, and Charity
Cannes, France. 2013 opened with The Great Gatsby; 2019 with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood; 2023 with Killers of the Flower Moon. A stroll along the Croisette and the Palais will give you a sense of the atmosphere of these premieres. Saint-Tropez, France. From 2014 to 2017, its summer galas raised tens of millions of dollars for conservation; today, wineries and villas across the Gulf offer tours and tastings that reflect the spirit of the place. London, United Kingdom. In January 2016, The Revenant had its European premiere in Leicester Square; in February 2016, it attended the BAFTA Awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Paris, France. A frequent venue for film screenings and charity events, including screenings on the Champs-Élysées and museum collections.
America: From Mexico's Titanic Tanks to the Snows of Argentina
Rosarito, Mexico. From 1996 to 1997, epic scenes from Titanic were filmed in the studio's Pacific Coast tanks. The Baja Studios coastline attracts film buffs, and Rosarito is also a laid-back beach town. Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. From 2014 to 2015, The Revenant was filmed in Kananaskis, near Mount Fortress, and in the valleys west of Calgary; the harsh cold, short winter days, and pine landscapes became part of the film's setting. Ushuaia, Argentina. Toward the end of filming, the crew moved to Tierra del Fuego to hunt for snow—the final scenes were filmed near Ushuaia in 2015. New York City and Boston, USA. The films The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) and Shutter Island (2010) have made New England's financial districts and old hospitals famous—many of them are included in walking tours.
Africa and the Middle East: Blood Diamond and Body of Lies
South Africa and Mozambique. Blood Diamond (2006) was filmed in South Africa and Mozambique: Cape Town, KwaZulu-Natal, and the surrounding area of Maputo. Travelers often compare Table Mountain and Cape Point to the Stellenbosch wine routes—these on-screen landscapes are easily recognizable. Morocco. Body of Lies (2008), filmed in Rabat, Casablanca, and Ouarzazate. The desert studios and the "gateway to the Sahara" are open to the public; the ksar of Ait Benhaddou is ideal for framing the shots in real life. In Cape Town, on the waterfront of Camps Bay, Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted during his visits to South Africa at Café Caprice, a popular bar and restaurant overlooking the ocean. Known for its sunsets, cocktails and lively atmosphere, the spot often attracts locals and celebrities alike.
Asia and Oceania: Beach Sands and Premieres in Tokyo
Koh Phi Phi Leh, Thailand. Maya Bay hosted the premiere of the film "The Beach" from 1999 to 2000. Today, it operates under strict restrictions: timed access, a partial ban on swimming, and limited visitor numbers during peak months—a protective regime that has helped the corals recover. Tokyo, Japan. Press tours and premieres of "Inception" (2010), "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2014), and "The Revenant" (2016) have traditionally been held at Roppongi multiplexes. Australia. Sydney and the Gold Coast are frequent stops for promotional events and festivals—the perfect place to combine harborside cinema with oceanfront strolls.
Islands and Oceans: Eco-Projects and Private Initiatives
Belize. In 2005, DiCaprio purchased Blackadore Caye, near Ambergris Caye, for a pilot eco-resort focused on restoring mangroves and coastal ecosystems; the region is a favorite destination for divers thanks to the Belize Barrier Reef. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. In the 2010s, he supported biodiversity conservation projects with scientific partners; the archipelago is accessible only to licensed small-group tours. Santa Barbara and Malibu, USA. California's Pacific coast hosts environmental events and outdoor film screenings and is an easy day trip from Los Angeles.
Places by country and city
USA, Los Angeles — Paramount, Warner Bros., Sony; TCL Chinese Theatre; Dolby Theatre.
USA, Northern New York - Lincoln Center, UN Headquarters; Lower Manhattan areas.
Mexico, Rosarito - Baja Studios; Pacific coast; 1996-1997.
Canada, Alberta and British Columbia - Kananaskis, Mount Fortress; 2014–2015.
Argentina, Ushuaia – Tierra del Fuego; 2015.
France, Cannes — Palais des Festivals et des Congrès; 2013, 2019, 2023.
France, Saint-Tropez – charity galas; 2014–2017.
United Kingdom, London - Leicester Square, BAFTA Awards ceremony in Covent Garden; 2016.
France, Paris – shows and charity events.
Thailand, Phi Phi Leh - Maya Bay; 1999–2000.
Japan, Tokyo – premieres and press tours; 2010, 2014, 2016.
South Africa, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal are the locations for the Blood Diamonds tournament; 2006.
Mozambique, Maputo and the coast are the locations of Blood Diamonds; 2006.
Morocco, Rabat, Casablanca, Ouarzazate – the locations of the Body of Lies; 2008.
Belize, Blackadore Cay - eco-project; since 2005
Practical tips for travelers
In Los Angeles, combine a studio tour with an evening screening on Hollywood Boulevard. In New York, book your visit to the UN headquarters in advance and keep an eye on the Lincoln Center calendar. Visit Cannes in the off-season to stroll the Croisette without the crowds. In Rosarito, add waterfront restaurants to your studio fan itinerary. To see the scenery from "The Revenant," take a winter trip to the Canadian Rockies, but check for trail closures and avalanche warnings. In Thailand, follow the rules of Maya Bay: take the first boat out in the morning and choose a licensed park operator. In Morocco, visit Ait Benhaddou for sunset—the desert light is truly cinematic. In Saint-Tropez, book tickets in advance in the summer; the off-season is quieter and cheaper.