Billy Zane
Known for
American actor Billy Zane, born in Chicago in 1966, is remembered above all for his role as the arrogant and wealthy Caledon Hockley, Rose's spurned fiancé in James Cameron's 'Titanic'. His magnetic presence and angular face also led him to star in the adventure film 'The Phantom', playing the masked hero, and to play John Justice Wheeler in David Lynch's legendary series 'Twin Peaks'. Zane has alternated commercial cinema with independent and auteur projects, displaying a classic elegance and a capacity for the seductive villain that have made him a first-rate supporting actor.
Billy Zane
124 Movies
23 Series
American actor Billy Zane, born in Chicago in 1966, is remembered above all for his role as the arrogant and wealthy Caledon Hockley, Rose's spurned fiancé in James Cameron's 'Titanic'. His magnetic presence and angular face also led him to star in the adventure film 'The Phantom', playing the masked hero, and to play John Justice Wheeler in David Lynch's legendary series 'Twin Peaks'. Zane has alternated commercial cinema with independent and auteur projects, displaying a classic elegance and a capacity for the seductive villain that have made him a first-rate supporting actor.
Movies
Plays Cal Hockley
Titanic
1997
Plays Match
Back to the Future
1985
Plays Match
Back to the Future Part II
1989
Plays Mr. Fabian
Tombstone
1993
Plays Jack
Three
2005
Plays Talus
The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption
2012
Plays The False Damon Bradley
Only You
1994
Plays Billy Zane
Zoolander 2
2016
Plays Hughie Warriner
Dead Calm
1989
Plays Richard Miller
Sniper: Ultimate Kill
2017
Plays The Phantom / Kit Walker
The Phantom
1996
Plays Mr. E
CQ
2001
Plays Steve Elliot
Critters
1986
Plays John Rolfe (voice)
Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
1998
Plays Billy Zane
Holmes & Watson
2018
Plays Richard Miller
Sniper: Ghost Shooter
2016
Plays The Collector
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
1995
Plays Curtis Zampf
The Believer
2001
Plays Richard Miller
Sniper
1993
Plays Richard Miller
Sniper: Reloaded
2011
Plays King Balek
Samson
2018
Plays Brad
Poetic Justice
1993
Plays Billy
Lake Consequence
1995
Plays Colonel Graham
Posse
1993
Plays Professor Roberts
The Roommate
2011
Plays Sam William Marshall
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq
2006
Producer
Plays Dr. Engel
Ghosts of War
2020
Plays Shelmerdine
Orlando
1992
Plays Jo Dee Foster
The Silence of the Hams
1994
Plays Val Kozlowski
Memphis Belle
1990
Plays Douglas Masters
Guest House
2020
Plays Elrich
BloodRayne
2005
Plays Quinn
Blood of Redemption
2013
Plays Kevin
Scorned
2013
Plays Kent
Head Above Water
1996
Plays Jeffrey Hall
Centurion: The Dancing Stallion
2023
Producer
Plays Butch Hayden
Day of Reckoning
2025
Producer
Plays The Thief
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
1998
Plays Thomas Bradley
Fishtales
2007
Producer
Plays Marty Lakewood
This World, Then the Fireworks
1997
Plays Elijah
Femme Fatale
1991
Plays Leon Rand
Dead Rising: Endgame
2016
Plays Sam
Morgan's Ferry
2001
Producer
Plays Rick Morgan
Danger Zone
1996
Plays Richard Sollow
Swing State
2017
Plays Kent Krandel
Love n' Dancing
2009
Plays Prophitis
Evil - In the Time of Heroes
2009
Plays Stan
Don't Mess with Grandma
2024
Plays Mikey Taylor
Blue Seduction
2009
Plays Hector
The Gold Retrievers
2009
TV Shows
Plays Milo
Mad Dogs
2015
Plays Stan Gutterie
Guilt
2016
Plays Brigadier Commander Enos Queeth
MacGruber
2021
Plays Joker Jones
Curfew
2019
Plays Ari
True Story
2021
Plays Cliff Huddle
The Deep End
2010
Plays Winston Funk
Samantha Who?
2007
Plays John Justice Wheeler
Twin Peaks
1990
Plays Matthew Baskin
Boston Public
2000
Plays Drake
Charmed
1998
Plays Narrator
Titanic Secrets
2022
Plays Marc Antony
Cleopatra
1999
Plays Billy Zane
The Boys
2019
Plays Barabbas
Barabbas
2013
Plays Eric Dawson
Matlock
1986
Plays Miles Federman
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Greg
Heart of the City
1986
Plays Switch
Deception
2018
Plays Etrigan the Demon / Jason Blood (voice)
The New Batman Adventures
1997
Plays Tony Gambini
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays P.T. Barnum
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
Plays Honda Boss
Community
2009
Plays Ian Collins
Psych
2006
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Full Filmography
Takeover
Gamal Akopyan
2026
Film
Tapawingo
Stoney Tarwater
2025
Film
Waltzing with Brando
Marlon Brando
2025
Film
Deadly Vows
Det. Manny
2025
Film
Day of Reckoning
Butch Hayden
2025
Film
Don't Mess with Grandma
Stan
2024
Film
Held Hostage in My House
Dr. Walter
2024
Film
Single Car Crashes
Coach Jim
2024
Film
The Oath
King Aaron
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Billy Zane and where are they from?
Billy Zane is 60 years old, born on February 24, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Billy Zane?
Billy Zane is best known for roles in Titanic, Back to the Future, Back to the Future Part II.
How many movies has Billy Zane been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Billy Zane has appeared in 123 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Billy Zane's first movie?
The career of Billy Zane began with Back to the Future (1985).
What is Billy Zane's most recent movie or series?
Billy Zane's most recent release is Takeover, which premiered on May 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Billy Zane appeared in?
On television, Billy Zane has appeared in The Boys, Twin Peaks, Charmed, DC's Legends of Tomorrow.
Billy Zane
1966-02-24 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
William George "Billy" Zane, Jr. (born February 24, 1966) is an American actor, producer and director. He is probably best known for his roles as Caledon "Cal" Hockley in Titanic, The Phantom from The Phantom, John Wheeler in Twin Peaks and Mr. E in CQ.