Leonardo DiCaprio: Early Acting Journey and Experiences

Leonardo DiCaprio's early experiences in show business reveal his passion and excitement for acting from a young age.

### Leonardo DiCaprio: From Childhood Fame to Acting Wisdom
* 🎬 Leonardo DiCaprio shares that he doesn't handle his taxes, as his mom takes care of them, and he confidently states, "**My mom's very reliable**."
* 🍽 When offered a steak dinner, he politely declines, shifting the conversation to his unique name, which he describes as **"rhythmic" and "poetic."**
* 🗣 DiCaprio recounts his early attempts to get an agent at just six years old, revealing that they wanted to change his name to "**Lenny Williams**" because they found his original name "**too ethnic**".
* 📺 His first experience on television was at three years old on the show "Romper Room," where he was so excited that he was **kicked off for being too disruptive**.
* 🎥 Reflecting on his film "This Boy's Life," he praises Robert De Niro's **professionalism** and shares a humorous anecdote about a scene that kept the cast in **stitches**, leading to a lesson on **maintaining professionalism**.
* 🐶 DiCaprio's first legitimate acting role was on the new "Lassie," where he learned about the **behind-the-scenes realities of filmmaking**, particularly during a scene that involved a **fake pregnancy for the dog**.
* 🤔 Despite his early experiences, DiCaprio expresses a sense of wisdom about the industry, noting his **disappointment with the artificiality** he encountered as a child actor.
* 💡 His journey from a playful child on television to a thoughtful actor showcases the **blend of excitement and reality** in the entertainment industry.

Leonardo DiCaprio Got A Shocking Look At Lassie | Letterman

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Initial conversation and introduction of Leonardo DiCaprio

Casual conversation about taxes and preferences.

Introduction of Leonardo DiCaprio and his name's etymology.

Discussion about DiCaprio's early agent and near name change.

Inquiry about the origin of his parents' names and nationalities.

Early experiences in show business, specifically on "Romper Room"

DiCaprio's first TV appearance at age three on "Romper Room".

His over-excited behavior leading to removal from the show.

His reaction to being removed from the show and his television debut.

Discussion about DiCaprio's film "This Boy's Life" and working with Robert De Niro

Conversation about the film's success and his experience working with De Niro.

Details about his relationship with Robert De Niro on set.

Anecdote about a scene with De Niro and Ellen Barkin, and the humorous atmosphere on set.

DiCaprio's reaction to the constant laughter and De Niro's advice.

The resolution of the situation and De Niro's reaction.

DiCaprio's early acting roles and experiences

Discussion about his first legitimate acting role.

His experience on "Lassie" and the revelation of using multiple dogs.

Discussion about the use of multiple dogs for different scenes.

DiCaprio's realization of the artificiality of the filming process during a pregnancy scene.

His disappointment with the artificiality of the scene.