Jack Dawson (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) was a 20-year old artist from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Orphaned at the age of 15, he worked a variety of jobs. After a stint as a logger, he came to Santa Monica, California, where he drew portraits on the pier for ten cents apiece. Working his way from place to place on Tramp Steamers and similar accommodations, he went to Paris, where he studied art. Subsequently, he found himself able to return to his native land in the grandest style possible for one with no money: sailing on “Titanic” on a ticket he won in a poker game.

Once onboard Titanic, Jack became infatuated with the beautiful Rose DeWitt Bukater, whom he met his first night on Titanic. Together, they share the love a lifetime.