Leonardo’s debut in the cinema happened in the comedy horror Critters 3 in 1991. Later in 1993, together with Johnny Depp, he played in the drama What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. In this movie, DiCaprio had the role of Arnie Grape, Gilbert ’s mentally-impaired brother. The movie was very successful among critics and it brought Leo his first nomination for a “Golden Globe” and an “Oscar” award.