Actor
Billy Zane
- Born: 24 February 1966, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Estimated net worth: $20 million
Billy Zane is an American actor and producer known for his roles in films like 'Titanic' and 'The Phantom.' He has built a reputation as a versatile performer, often portraying charming villains and complex characters. Zane's distinct voice and charismatic…
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About Billy Zane
Billy Zane is an American actor and producer known for his roles in films like 'Titanic' and 'The Phantom.' He has built a reputation as a versatile performer, often portraying charming villains and complex characters. Zane's distinct voice and charismatic presence have made him a memorable figure in both film and television.
- Born
- 24 February 1966, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Spouses
- Lisa Collins (1993-1995)
- Children
- 1 daughter named Ava Zane
- Parents
- Thalia Zane, William Zane
- Estimated net worth
- $20 million
Fun facts about Billy Zane
- Billy Zane was originally cast as the character of Cal Hockley in 'Titanic' after impressing the filmmakers with his audition.
- He is also a skilled painter and has exhibited his artwork in galleries.
Famous Billy Zane quotes
“I'm not a hero. I'm a villain.”
“I'm going to need a bigger boat.”
“You can't stop the future.”
Billy Zane filmography
Cast (196)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Redemption Movie | Vinnie | |
| 2026 | President Curtis TV | Salem Montgomery (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2026 | Takeover Movie | Gamal Akopyan | |
| 2026 | Special Op: Rent-a-Cop Movie | Malachi | 6.0 |
| 2025 | Tapawingo Movie | Stoney Tarwater | 5.0 |
| 2025 | Waltzing with Brando Movie | Marlon Brando | 5.6 |
| 2025 | Deadly Vows Movie | Det. Manny | 10.0 |
| 2025 | Day of Reckoning Movie | Butch Hayden | 5.9 |
| 2024 | Don't Mess with Grandma Movie | Stan | 6.5 |
| 2024 | Held Hostage in My House Movie | Dr. Walter | 5.8 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Devil on Campus: The Larry Ray Story Movie | Larry Ray | 5.2 |
| 2024 | Single Car Crashes Movie | Coach Jim | 6.0 |
| 2023 | The Oath Movie | King Aaron | 4.1 |
| 2023 | Titanic: Stories from the Heart Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.0 |
| 2023 | INT. HALLWAY / NIGHT Movie | Graham | |
| 2023 | Centurion: The Dancing Stallion Movie | Jeffrey Hall | 4.7 |
| 2023 | Stay Calm Movie | Giorgio | 4.0 |
| 2022 | Prophets of Change Movie | Narrator | |
| 2022 | Iké Boys Movie | Newt Grafstrom | 5.8 |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2022 | Titanic Secrets TV | Narrator | |
| 2022 | Trouble Sleeping Movie | Charles | 3.0 |
| 2022 | Hellblazers Movie | Joshua | 4.5 |
| 2021 | MacGruber TV | Brigadier Commander Enos Queeth | 6.1 |
| 2021 | Rupture Movie | Victor | 1.0 |
| 2021 | True Story TV | Ari | 7.1 |
| 2021 | The Believer Movie | Dr. Benedict | 3.7 |
| 2021 | Stallone: Frank, That Is Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 2020 | Finding Harmony Movie | Casey Colter | 1.0 |
| 2020 | The Downside of Bliss Movie | Mic | 1.5 |
| 2020 | Battle of the Bulge: Winter War Movie | General Omar Bradly | 5.9 |
| 2020 | Final Kill Movie | Carl Riser | 4.8 |
| 2020 | Guest House Movie | Douglas Masters | 5.3 |
| 2020 | Ghosts of War Movie | Dr. Engel | 6.2 |
| 2019 | The Great War Movie | Colonel Jack Morrison | 6.5 |
| 2019 | The Boys TV | Billy Zane | 8.4 |
| 2019 | The Boys TV | Alastair Adana in 'Not Without My Dolphin' | 8.4 |
| 2019 | The Ballet of the Nations Movie | Narrator | 8.0 |
| 2019 | Cliffs of Freedom Movie | Christo | 7.1 |
| 2019 | Curfew TV | Joker Jones | 5.6 |
| 2018 | Holmes & Watson Movie | Billy Zane | 4.3 |
| 2018 | Lucid Movie | Elliot | 4.0 |
| 2018 | Deception TV | Switch | 7.7 |
| 2018 | Deception TV | Bishop | 7.7 |
| 2018 | Samson Movie | King Balek | 5.7 |
| 2017 | Michael Hutchence: The Last Rockstar Movie | Self | |
| 2017 | Sniper: Ultimate Kill Movie | Richard Miller | 6.4 |
| 2017 | Blue World Order Movie | Master Crane | 4.2 |
| 2017 | The Adventure Club Movie | Langley | 6.2 |
| 2017 | Swing State Movie | Richard Sollow | 4.1 |
| 2017 | V-Force: New Dawn of V.I.C.T.O.R.Y. Movie | Lazlo Lazaar | |
| 2016 | A Winter Rose Movie | Preston Holdsworth | 3.0 |
| 2016 | Sniper: Ghost Shooter Movie | Richard Miller | 6.3 |
| 2016 | White Island Movie | Leo | 4.7 |
| 2016 | Dead Rising: Endgame Movie | Dr. Leon Rand | 5.2 |
| 2016 | Guilt TV | Stan Gutterie | 5.1 |
| 2016 | Zoolander 2 Movie | Billy Zane | 4.9 |
| 2016 | DC's Legends of Tomorrow TV | P.T. Barnum | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Lord of the Freaks Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2015 | West of Redemption Movie | Hank Keller | 5.6 |
| 2015 | Winter Dragon Movie | Ishamael | 5.5 |
| 2015 | Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard Movie | Seiler | 3.5 |
| 2015 | Mad Dogs TV | Milo | 6.5 |
| 2014 | Beyond the Game Movie | Tom Reynolds | 5.2 |
| 2014 | Mining for Ruby Movie | Sam Goodwell | 4.0 |
| 2014 | The Ganzfeld Haunting Movie | Father | 4.4 |
| 2014 | Ghost of Goodnight Lane Movie | Alan | 4.6 |
| 2014 | Guido Movie | Sid Shine | 7.5 |
| 2013 | Scorned Movie | Kevin | 4.5 |
| 2013 | Blood of Redemption Movie | Quinn | 4.5 |
| 2013 | The Employer Movie | Alan | 4.3 |
| 2013 | A Green Story Movie | Greg Hutchins | 6.1 |
| 2013 | Barabbas TV | Barabbas | 5.5 |
| 2012 | Barabbas Movie | Barabbas | 6.0 |
| 2012 | Blackout Movie | Frank Wilcox | 7.2 |
| 2012 | Border Run Movie | Aaron | 5.6 |
| 2012 | Reflections on Titanic Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2012 | The Kill Hole Movie | Marshall | 4.7 |
| 2012 | 2 Jacks Movie | Max Faraday | 5.2 |
| 2012 | Electrick Children Movie | Paul | 6.4 |
| 2012 | Hannah's Law Movie | Lockwood | 4.9 |
| 2012 | Leprechaun's Revenge Movie | Sheriff Connor O'Hara | 5.1 |
| 2012 | The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption Movie | Talus | 4.5 |
| 2011 | Lovemakers Movie | Jake's Agent | 4.5 |
| 2011 | Mysteria Movie | Producer | 3.8 |
| 2011 | Flutter Movie | Edwin | 6.0 |
| 2011 | Mercenaries Movie | Colonel Torida | 4.2 |
| 2011 | Sniper: Reloaded Movie | Richard Miller | 5.8 |
| 2011 | The Roommate Movie | Professor Roberts | 5.4 |
| 2011 | Mama, I Want to Sing! Movie | Amara's Manager | 6.7 |
| 2010 | The Confidant Movie | Monty | 4.6 |
| 2010 | Enemies Among Us Movie | Graham | 3.0 |
| 2010 | The Deep End TV | Cliff Huddle | 6.0 |
| 2010 | Journey to Promethea Movie | King Laypach | 3.2 |
| 2009 | Attack on Darfur Movie | Bob Jones | 5.9 |
| 2009 | Magic Man Movie | Darius | 3.1 |
| 2009 | Evil - In the Time of Heroes Movie | Prophitis | 5.1 |
| 2009 | Community TV | Honda Boss | 8.0 |
| 2009 | The Gold Retrievers Movie | Hector | 3.1 |
| 2009 | Surviving Evil Movie | Sebastian Beazley | 4.5 |
| 2009 | Blue Seduction Movie | Mikey Taylor | 4.0 |
| 2009 | Love n' Dancing Movie | Kent Krandel | 5.4 |
| 2009 | The Hessen Affair Movie | Jack Durant | 5.0 |
| 2008 | Perfect Hideout Movie | Victor | 4.5 |
| 2008 | The Man Who Came Back Movie | Ezra | 4.6 |
| 2007 | Samantha Who? TV | Winston Funk | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Fishtales Movie | Thomas Bradley | 4.6 |
| 2007 | Alien Agent Movie | Tom / Saylon | 4.2 |
| 2007 | The Mad Movie | Jason Hunt | 5.4 |
| 2006 | Memory Movie | Taylor Briggs | 5.3 |
| 2006 | Psych TV | Ian Collins | 7.9 |
| 2006 | The Pleasure Drivers Movie | Marvin | 4.6 |
| 2006 | The Last Drop Movie | Robert Oates | 4.2 |
| 2006 | Valley of the Wolves: Iraq Movie | Sam William Marshall | 5.0 |
| 2006 | BloodRayne Movie | Elrich | 4.1 |
| 2005 | Three Movie | Jack | 5.6 |
| 2005 | Dead Fish Movie | Virgil | 5.6 |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken TV | Commander Edwards / King Ding Dong (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2004 | The Best of So Graham Norton Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2004 | Silver City Movie | Chandler Tyson | 6.1 |
| 2004 | Vlad Movie | Adrian | 4.1 |
| 2004 | Bet Your Life Movie | Joseph | 4.9 |
| 2003 | The Kiss Movie | Alan Roberts / Young Philip | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Overnight Movie | Self | 6.4 |
| 2003 | Silent Warnings Movie | Bill Willingham | 4.1 |
| 2003 | Starving Hysterical Naked Movie | Jack | 9.0 |
| 2002 | Claim Movie | Roberto Bealing | 5.1 |
| 2002 | Landspeed Movie | Michael Sanger | 5.3 |
| 2001 | Morgan's Ferry Movie | Sam | 6.1 |
| 2001 | Invincible Movie | Oz | 4.7 |
| 2001 | The Diamond of Jeru Movie | Mike Kardec | 5.1 |
| 2001 | Zoolander Movie | Billy Zane (uncredited) | 6.2 |
| 2001 | The Believer Movie | Curtis Zampf | 6.9 |
| 2001 | CQ Movie | Mr. E | 5.9 |
| 2000 | Boston Public TV | Matthew Baskin | 7.6 |
| 2000 | Hendrix Movie | Michael Jeffrey | 5.7 |
| 2000 | Sole Survivor Movie | Joe Carpenter | 6.7 |
| 2000 | Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies Movie | Narrator (voice) | 9.0 |
| 1999 | Promise Her Anything Movie | George Putter | 7.3 |
| 1999 | Cleopatra TV | Marc Antony | 6.6 |
| 1998 | Susan's Plan Movie | Sam Myers | 4.8 |
| 1998 | Charmed TV | Drake | 8.2 |
| 1998 | I Woke Up Early the Day I Died Movie | The Thief | 4.8 |
| 1998 | Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World Movie | John Rolfe (voice) | 5.6 |
| 1998 | So Graham Norton TV | Self - Guest | 7.4 |
| 1997 | Titanic Movie | Cal Hockley | 7.9 |
| 1997 | The New Batman Adventures TV | Etrigan the Demon / Jason Blood (voice) | 8.1 |
| 1997 | This World, Then the Fireworks Movie | Marty Lakewood | 5.2 |
| 1996 | Head Above Water Movie | Kent | 6.0 |
| 1996 | Danger Zone Movie | Rick Morgan | 4.2 |
| 1996 | The Phantom Movie | The Phantom / Kit Walker | 5.3 |
| 1996 | The Phantom: The Man, the Myth, the Legend Movie | Self | |
| 1995 | The Set Up Movie | Charles Thorpe | 4.3 |
| 1995 | Lake Consequence Movie | Billy | 4.6 |
| 1995 | Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight Movie | The Collector | 6.9 |
| 1994 | Flashfire Movie | Jack Finder | 4.5 |
| 1994 | Reflections on a Crime Movie | Colin | 4.2 |
| 1994 | Running Delilah Movie | Paul | 5.6 |
| 1994 | The Silence of the Hams Movie | Jo Dee Foster | 4.8 |
| 1994 | Only You Movie | The False Damon Bradley | 6.7 |
| 1993 | Tombstone Movie | Mr. Fabian | 7.6 |
| 1993 | Poetic Justice Movie | Brad | 6.7 |
| 1993 | Betrayal of the Dove Movie | Jesse Peter | 5.0 |
| 1993 | Posse Movie | Colonel Graham | 5.5 |
| 1993 | Sniper Movie | Richard Miller | 6.2 |
| 1992 | Orlando Movie | Shelmerdine | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Megaville Movie | Palinov / Jenson | 5.2 |
| 1991 | Critters 3 Movie | Steve (archive footage) | 5.3 |
| 1991 | Blood and Concrete Movie | Joey Turks | 5.6 |
| 1991 | Femme Fatale Movie | Elijah | 4.0 |
| 1991 | Millions Movie | Maurizio Ferretti | 3.8 |
| 1990 | Memphis Belle Movie | Val Kozlowski | 6.8 |
| 1990 | The Word TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1990 | Twin Peaks TV | John Justice Wheeler | 8.3 |
| 1989 | Back to the Future Part II Movie | Match | 7.8 |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Miles Federman | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Going Overboard Movie | King Neptune | 2.4 |
| 1989 | Dead Calm Movie | Hughie Warriner | 6.6 |
| 1989 | The Case of the Hillside Stranglers Movie | Kenneth Bianchi | 6.5 |
| 1988 | Police Story: Monster Manor Movie | Officer Don Varney | 5.0 |
| 1988 | Police Story TV | Officer Don Varney | |
| 1987 | Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 Movie | Cop | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Heart of the City TV | Greg | 7.5 |
| 1986 | Crime Story TV | Frankie "The Dude" Farantino | 8.0 |
| 1986 | The Brotherhood of Justice Movie | Les | 6.0 |
| 1986 | Critters Movie | Steve Elliot | 6.5 |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | Eric Dawson | 7.0 |
| 1985 | Back to the Future Movie | Match | 8.3 |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Tony Gambini | 7.5 |
| TBA | Blood Rush Movie | Aamon | |
| TBA | Wekiwa Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Faceless Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Mascotland Movie | Jeff Christ | |
| TBA | Big Kiss Movie | Billy | 9.0 |
| TBA | Gloss and Grit: The Man Who Made Art Pop Movie | Self | |
| TBA | Milliseconds Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (8)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Waltzing with Brando Movie | Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 2025 | Day of Reckoning Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.9 |
| 2023 | INT. HALLWAY / NIGHT Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2020 | Ghosts of War Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 1998 | I Woke Up Early the Day I Died Movie | Producer · Production | 4.8 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | This World, Then the Fireworks Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.2 |
| 1996 | Danger Zone Movie | Co-Producer · Production | 4.2 |
| TBA | Milliseconds Movie | Executive Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- Redemption2026
- Takeover2026
- Special Op: Rent-a-Cop2026 / TMDB 6.0
- Tapawingo2025 / TMDB 5.0
- Waltzing with Brando2025 / TMDB 5.6
- Deadly Vows2025 / TMDB 10.0
Questions about Billy Zane
What are some of Billy Zane's most successful films?
Billy Zane is best known for his roles in 'Titanic,' 'The Phantom,' and 'Dead Calm.' His performance in 'Titanic' as Cal Hockley significantly raised his profile in Hollywood.
Has Billy Zane won any awards?
Billy Zane has received various nominations throughout his career, including a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'The Phantom.' He has not won an Oscar.
What was Billy Zane's first film?
Billy Zane made his film debut in 'Critters' in 1990. This horror-comedy film marked the beginning of his acting career in the movie industry.
What is Billy Zane's estimated net worth?
Billy Zane's estimated net worth is around $20 million, primarily earned through his successful acting career and various film productions.
What defining characteristics does Billy Zane have as an actor?
Billy Zane is known for his charismatic presence and distinct voice. He often portrays complex characters, particularly charming villains, which adds depth to his performances.
What other TV shows has Billy Zane appeared in?
In addition to films, Billy Zane has appeared in several TV shows, including 'Twin Peaks' and 'Charmed,' showcasing his versatility as an actor in different genres.
Does Billy Zane have any siblings?
Yes, Billy Zane has a sister named Lisa Zane, who is also an actress and has appeared in various films and television shows.
What role did Billy Zane play in 'Titanic'?
In 'Titanic,' Billy Zane played the role of Caledon 'Cal' Hockley, a wealthy and arrogant fiancé of Rose DeWitt Bukater, portrayed by Kate Winslet.