The Versatile Heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio's Almost Oscar-winning Performances

1. Titanic

One doesn't speak about Leonardo DiCaprio without talking about Titanic. This James Cameron movie in 1997, gave both Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio a huge breakthrough in the Hollywood industry and took Leo to the A-list actors. Although there wasn't any body building or weight loss exercises put in by the lead roles, it was just pure charisma he expressed in the movie that won the hearts of many critics.

2. Shutter Island

This movie by Martin Scorsese had Leo and Ben Kinsley working together for the first time. His performace in this neo-noir psycological thriller has everyone's reviews pamper Leo with amazing reviews and much acclaimed director had found the right guy to play the lead role. Another deserving mention for Leo's Oscar-worthy performance.

3. The Departed

Yet another Martin Scorsese movie starring both Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Daemon in the lead roles. Although Leo was known for charming roles in the beginning, he played an upright cop in a undercover mission to infiltrate the Cortel mafia.

4. Catch Me If You Can

This racy movie based on true events has the legandary actor Tom Hanks play alongside Leonardo. Leo's role and acting deserves more praise than it actually got.

5. The Aviator

Based on a true story this movie truly showcased Leo's dedication to the role. Leo spent months learning the mannerisms of Howard Hughes and executed it with utmost perfection.

6. Inception

If there's one actor that would carry the role so gracefully, it would be none other than Leonardo DiCaprio. This story took almost 10 years to write and finish,and the final movie was as if it was written for the sole purpose of Leo's acting prowess.

7. Django Unchained

This is the movie that showed the world that Leonardo can be a badass too. His take on the outright Villian has won many hearts of the critics and fans, alike.

8. The Wolf Of Wall Street

This was truly Leo's film. He was so full of charisma in this one. He has truly enjoyed making this movie and it is very evident in his performance.

9. The Great Gatsby

This period movie has all the necessary, drama, emotion and mind-blowing acting by Leonardo and the amount of production efforts that have gone into making this movie, is a sheer pleasure to watch.

10. Blood Diamond

This movie is totally out of Leo's league. Movie that portays the stories of South African diamonds and the politics and the slavery of that time. Leo has done an exceptional job playing one of the lead actors in this movie.