Billy Zane Bio | Wiki
Billy Zane (William George Zane Jr) is an American producer, artist, and actor. He got his breakthrough in acting in the 1989 Australian film Dead Calm and became a nominee for the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actor. Moreover, he appeared in the epic romantic disaster film Titanic in 1997 becoming a nominee for a Screen Actors Guild Award.
In addition, some of his other notable movies are Memphis Belle, The Phantom, Back to the Future, Demon Knight, The Believer, Sniper film series, a recurring role in Twin Peaks, and also the voice of Ansem in the video game Kingdom Hearts.
Billy Zane Age
He was born on February 24, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Billy is 56 years old and celebrates his birthday every year on February 24.
Billy Zane Height
He is a man of tall stature. Billy stands at a height of 6 Ft o in (Approx 1.83 m).
Billy Zane Family
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States to his Greek caring, and supportive parents. Billy is the son of amateur actors and founders of a school for medical technicians William George Zane Sr. and Thalia. He grew up in the Greek Orthodox faith along with his elder sister Lisa Zane, who is an actress and singer.
Billy Zane Wife
He is currently engaged to American model Candice Neil since 2010. Billy is a proud father of two daughters Ava Catherine, who was born in 2011, and Gia who was born in 2014. He was first married to Lisa Collins who is an actress in 1989 and parted ways in 1995. Billy later got engaged to Leonor Varela, a Chilean actress who was his co-star in the Cleopatra film in 1999. In addition, he was also engaged to and almost to marry Kelly Brook media personality, model, and actress a co-star in Survival Island, and ended the relationship in August 2008. Billy also dated Jasmina Hdagha a Croatian model for a year in 2010.
Billy Zane Education
He earned his high school diploma from Francis W. Parker School, Billy later enrolled at Harand Camp of the Theater Arts, located in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. He spent a year in Switzerland at The American School in Switzerland.
Billy Zane Back To The Future
Billy had a screen role in his first science fiction film Back to the Future in 1985. The film stars were Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and Crispin Glover. The film was considered to be among the greatest films of the 1980s and one of the best science-fiction films ever made. Moreover, the film was followed by two sequels, Back to the Future Part II in 1989, and Back to the Future Part III in 1990.
Billy Zane Titanic
He had a starting role in the 1997 epic romance and disaster film Titanic as Caledon N. ‘Cal’ Hockley. The film is based on accounts of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Stars Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio who are members of different social classes fall in love aboard the ship during its ill-fated maiden voyage. The film is a 14-time nominee for Academy Awards. The film won 11 awards including the awards for Best Picture and Best Director, tying Ben-Hur.
Billy Zane Movies
He has participated in several movies, some of the movies include:
- Critters as Steve Elliot in 1986
- Megaville as CKS Agent Raymond Palinov / Jensen in 1990
- Blood and Concrete as Joey Turks 1991
- Posse as Colonel Graham in 1993
- The Set-Up as Charles Thorpe in 1995
- Titanic as Caledon N. “Cal” Hockley in 1997
- Morgan’s Ferry as Sam in 2001
- BloodRayne as Elrich in 2005
- Darfur as Bob Jones in 2009
- Lovemakers as Jake’s Agent in 2011
- Dark Star Hollow as The Devil in 2012
- Cliffs of Freedom as Christos in 2019
- The Believer as Dr. Benedict in 2021
Billy Zane Actor
His first two films were Critters in 1986 and Back to the Future in 1985 both science fiction films and appeared in music videos for Sheena Easton’s songs “Do It For Love” and “Magic of Love”. Billy gained international recognition from Dead Calm, alongside Nicole Kidman and Sam Neill. Moreover, his first starting role was in 1990 Megaville, co-star in Memphis Belle, and appeared in the TV show Twin Peaks. Billy had a starring role in Sniper and played Harry in Only You.
He also played in the action film The Phantom, star, and producer in I Woke Up Early the Day I Died. The film won several awards including Best Movie and Best Actor at the B-Movie Film Festival. In 1998, he was the voice of Etrigan the Demon in an episode of The New Batman Adventures and also John Rolfe in Disney’s Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World. Furthermore, he participated in the Grand Jury Prize film The Believer at Sundance Film Festival in 2001.
In addition, he had a recurring role in Charmed and was part of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks as an acerbic gay dance instructor opposite Claire Bloom in 2006. Billy also appeared Turkish film Valley of the Wolves Iraq and appeared in the film Samantha Who? taking over the role of Timothy Olyphant’s role as Christina Applegate’s ex-boyfriend.
In 2012 he was a star in the action/thriller film The Kill Hole. Billy also appeared in a KFC commercial as a gold-colored Colonel Sanders. Additionally, he appeared in the sixth season of Community and is also featured in the two of The Boys.
Billy Zane Net Worth
He has amassed a decent fortune through his successful acting career since 1985. Billy’s estimated net worth is $6 Million.
How Old Is Billy Zane
Billy is 56 years old born on February 24, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.
Who Is Billy Zane Wife
He is currently engaged to American model Candice Neil since 2010. Billy is a proud father of two daughters Ava Catherine, who was born in 2011, and Gia who was born in 2014. He was first married to Lisa Collins who is an actress in 1989 and parted ways in 1995.