He had quite the year at the box office, so it comes as no surprise that Leonardo DiCaprio is this year’s Forbes’ highest-paid actor.

The “Catch Me If You Can” star beat out last year’s winner, Johnny Depp, while pulling in $77 million in 2010 thanks to the success of “Shutter Island” and “Inception.”

DiCaprio is showing no signs of slowing down either, as the studly actor is set to star in upcoming flicks such as “J. Edgar,” “The Great Gatsby,” and “Django Unchained.”

Falling behind Leo were Depp, who slipped to the runner-up slot, while third place was clinched by “Jack n’ Jill” funnyman Adam Sandler.

The list is compiled by Forbes based on earnings made during the period between May 1, 2010, and May 1, 2011. According to Forbes magazine, the estimations are made based on interviews with agents, lawyers, producers and other industry insiders.

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