Leonardo DiCaprio and Hollywood's Biggest Directors

Blood Diamond, 2006
Edward Zwick, who directed the civil war epic Glory, Legends of the Fall and The Last Samurai, helped the actor channel a realistic Afrikaans accent for role of Danny Archer, a mercenary and diamond smuggler. The hard work paid off, DiCaprio was again nominated for a best actor Oscar.

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