Best actor award for Leonardo DiCaprio at BAFTA 2016

London: With the best actor title at the 2016 British Academy Film Awards, Leonardo DiCaprio has added another feather to his hat.

The 41-year-old actor was recognised for his role in the epic art film 'The Revenant' that also won the best director award for Alejandro G. Inarritu, reports the Mirror.

'The Revenant' was also tagged as the best film and won awards in the categories for sound and cinematography.

'Mad Max: Fury Road' also had a strong showing at the awards with nominations in four categories, including makeup and hair, costume design, production design and editing.

BAFTAs 2016 full winners list

Best Film: The Revenant

Leading Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant)

Leading Actress: Brie Larson (Room)

Director: Alejandro G. Iñarritu (The Revenant)

Fellowship Recipient: Sir Sidney Poitier

Production Design: Mad Max: Fury Road

Film Not in the English Language: Wild Tales

Original Screenplay: Spotlight

Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema: Angels Costumes

Adapted Screenplay: The Big Short

Outstanding Debut: Naji Abu Nowar (Theeb)

Costume Design: Mad Max: Fury Road

Supporting Actress: Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs)

Animated Film: Inside Out

Supporting Actor: Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies)

EE Rising Star: John Boyega

Special Visual Effects: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Sound: The Revenant

Editing: Mad Max: Fury Road

British Short Animation: Edmond

British Short Film: Operator

Original Music: The Hateful Eight

Documentary: Amy

Cinematography: The Revenant

Make Up and Hair: Mad Max: Fury Road

Outstanding British Film: Brooklyn