Leonadro DiCaprio is 43 years old. You didn't know about him.

1. DiCaprio's mother decided to call Leonardo because when she was pregnant she went to a museum in Italy to see a painting of Leonardo da Vinci.

But once you were suggested to change his name after an agent said the name “was very ethnic and would limit it to finding work.

When I was 11, we went to an agent and wanted to change my name with Lenny Williams,” said DiCaprio for Shortlist.

2. Sharon Stone was so desperate to get the star Leonardo DiCaprio along with him in the 1995 movie He agreed to pay half his salary.

He's so good, I'd hold him on my back if I had to. It will be one of the best actors we've seen in decades. His talent, his gift, is so extraordinary,” said Sharon in that period.

3. DiCaprio is very selective about the films in which he will show up and reject many roles over the years.

4. The actor has saved his death many times. First incident happened with sharks.

A white shark jumped into my cage as I was diving in South Africa. He was just a few inches from my head. The second incident occurred on Delta Airlines flight to Russia. I was in Busines class and an engine exploded in front of my eyes.”

What is now expected of the Hollywood star?

DiCaprio is currently working with three movies. He's determined to start with The Black Hand. And it's also working with director Martin Scorse again for two new films, Roosevelt and Kilers of the Navy Moon.