His Idol Himself
If you ask us, this tidbit is even more special once you learn that Robert De Niro himself chose Leo from a pool of actors for his first role in a major film. The two of them appeared in This Boy’s Life. This project shot the teenager to fame. It earned him a spot in the upper echelon of the industry.
His Idol Himself
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Showing Us What He’s Got
Aside from that, he played a mentally handicapped boy in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. With this role, he let the world know that he was a serious actor. He was even nominated for an Academy Award for his work in the movie! However, his mom was worried that it would all go to his head.
Showing Us What He’s Got
