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Leonardo DiCaprio told his name was 'too ethnic'

Leonardo DiCaprio has enjoyed huge success in Hollywood

Leonardo DiCaprio was once warned that his name was "too ethnic" for Hollywood.

The 50-year-old actor is one of the world's highest-paid movie stars - but he was told by his first agent that he'd need to change his name in order to thrive in the film business.

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