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By Botty Snyder

Updated 18 March 2023

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American actor (born 1966)

Billy Zane is ...

Alive

Born	24 February 1966 in Chicago
Age	57 years, 4 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Birth name	William George Zane Jr.
Spouse	Lisa Collins
Occupation	actor, film director, voice actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor, film producer and model
Notable work	Titanic
Twitter username	billyzane
Instagram username	billyzane
Educated at	Francis W. Parker School and The American School In Switzerland

About Billy Zane

Billy Zane: The Charismatic Actor Who Defies Convention

Billy Zane is a Hollywood icon who has been captivating audiences for over three decades. Born on February 24, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, Zane was raised in a creative family that encouraged his passion for the arts. He began his acting career in the early 1980s, and quickly gained recognition for his talent and charisma.

Zane's breakthrough role came in 1990, when he starred as the villainous Cal Hockley in James Cameron's epic romance, Titanic. The film became a cultural phenomenon, and Zane's performance earned him critical acclaim and a legion of fans. He went on to star in a variety of films, including The Phantom, Dead Calm, and Back to the Future Part II.

Despite his success, Zane has always been a bit of an outsider in Hollywood. He has never been afraid to take risks and challenge conventions, both on and off screen. He has dabbled in music, art, and fashion, and has even directed a few films. His eclectic interests and unconventional approach to life have earned him a reputation as one of the most interesting and enigmatic actors in Hollywood.

Zane's personal life has also been the subject of much speculation over the years. He has been linked to a number of high-profile women, including actress Lisa Collins and model Kelly Brook. He was also briefly engaged to actress and model Candice Neil, with whom he has a daughter.

Despite the ups and downs of his personal life, Zane remains a beloved figure in Hollywood. He continues to work on a variety of projects, both in front of and behind the camera. His talent, charisma, and unconventional approach to life have made him a true icon of American cinema.

References:

- "Billy Zane." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0000708/.

- "Billy Zane Biography." Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 22 Apr. 2021, www.biography.com/actor/billy-zane.

Films - which cast members have died?

Billy Zane has been a part of these films.

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Titanic

1997 American romantic disaster film

Back to the Future

1985 film by Robert Zemeckis

Tombstone

1993 film by George P. Cosmatos, Kevin Jarre

Zoolander 2

2016 film by Ben Stiller

Zoolander

2001 American comedy film

The Phantom

1996 film by Simon Wincer

Valley of the Wolves: Iraq

2006 film by Serdar Akar

Memphis Belle

1990 film by Michael Caton-Jones

Poetic Justice

1993 film by John Singleton

BloodRayne

2005 film by Uwe Boll

Only You

1994 film by Norman Jewison, Cary Woods, Robert N. Fried

The Roommate

2011 film by Christian E. Christiansen

Demon Knight

1995 film by Ernest Dickerson, Gilbert Adler

Dead Calm

1989 Australian thriller film

The Believer

2001 film by Henry Bean

Orlando

1992 film by Sally Potter

Sniper

1993 film by Luis Llosa

Posse

1993 film by Mario Van Peebles

Samson

2018 film

Silver City

2004 film by John Sayles

Critters

1986 film directed by Stephen Herek

The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption

2012 film by Roel Reiné

Ghosts of War

2020 film directed by Eric Bress

Head Above Water

1996 film by Jim Wilson

Survival Island

2005 film by Stewart Raffill

I Woke Up Early The Day I Died

1998 film by Aris Iliopulos

Memory

2006 American film by Bennett Joshua Davlin

Surviving Evil

CQ

2001 film by Roman Coppola

Mama, I Want to Sing!

2012 film by Charles Randolph-Wright

The Last Drop

2006 film by Colin Teague

Mercenaries

Fishtales

2007 film by Alki David

Dead Rising: Endgame

2016 film by Pat Williams

Megaville

1990 film by Peter Lehner

Susan's Plan

1998 film by John Landis

Danger Zone

1996 film by Allan Eastman

Darfur

2009 film by Uwe Boll

Going Overboard

film

A Winter Rose

Alien Agent

2007 film by Jesse V. Johnson

Sniper: Reloaded

2011 film by Claudio Fäh

Sniper: Ghost Shooter

American film by Don Michael Paul

Blue Seduction

2009 film by Timothy Bond

The Believer

2021 horror film directed by Shan Serafin

Zombie Killers: Elephant's Graveyard

Love N' Dancing

2009 film by Robert Iscove

The Mule

2012 film by Gabriela Tagliavini

The Man Who Came Back

2008 film by Glen Pitre

Flutter

2011 British film

Dead Fish

2005 British film

Evil: In the Time of Heroes

This World, Then the Fireworks

1997 film by Michael Oblowitz

Betrayal of the Dove

film

Millions

1991 film by Carlo Vanzina

The Set-Up

1995 film by Strathford Hamilton

Blue World Order

2017 film

Black Gold

2011 drama film

The Hessen Affair

Enemies Among Us

Reflections on a Crime

Flashfire

1994 film by Elliot Silverstein

Perfect Hideout

The Kiss

2003 film by Gorman Bechard

Morgan's Ferry

2001 film by Sam Pillsbury

Magic Man

2010 film by Stuart Cooper

Mysteria

2011 film by Lucius C. Kuert

Femme Fatale

1991 film

The Mad

2007 film by John Kalangis

Vlad

film

Landspeed

2002 film

The Adventure Club

2017 film by Geoff Anderson

Blood and Concrete

1991 film by Jeffrey Reiner

Claim

The Ghost of Goodnight Lane

Television - which cast members have died?

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Community

American comedy television series created by Dan Harmon

Charmed

American supernatural drama / fantasy television series

Twin Peaks

American murder mystery television series by Mark Frost and David Lynch

Murder, She Wrote

American television series

Robot Chicken

American stop-motion animated comedy television series

Tales from the Crypt

American horror anthology television series

Matlock

television series

The Deep End

American television series

The New Batman Adventures

Boston Public

television series