Billy Zane

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 his cameo in Zoolander. Zane was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Thalia and William George Zane, Sr., both of whom were amateur actors and founders of a school for medical technicians. Both of his parents are of Greek descent, and his family's original surname, "Zanetakos", was anglicized to "Zane" by his parents. He has an older sister, Lisa Zane, who is an actress. After completing a year abroad at the independent American School in Switzerland, Zane graduated from the progressive, private Francis W. Parker School and attended Harand Camp of the Theater Arts, located in Wisconsin. Zane's first two screen roles were in the science fiction films; Back to the Future in 1985 and Critters in 1986.

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Billy Zane: Good Genes or Good Haircut?

BIlly Zane
Good Genes or Good Haircut?

Billy Zane is as cool as an iceberg.Here's the 31-year-old "Titanic" villain back at the movie's premiere in 1997 (left) -- and 15 years later, the still perfectly browed 46-year-old at an event… READ MORE >

Billy Zane -- New Toilet Technology is Total Crap

Billy Zane
New Toilet Tech Is Total CRAP!

Billy Zane is far too qualified for an intellectual convo about a Japanese briefcase/portable toilet -- but luckily we have a newsroom full of people ready to talk tech ... well, most of 'em… READ MORE >

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Billy Zane -- Cruiser Extraordinaire

Billy Zane
Cruiser Extraordinaire

You are about to learn something Billy Zane. In an unrelated matter, you are also about to learn about riding a bicycle while intoxicated.We shot video of B.Z. leaving Villa last night in West… READ MORE >

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TMZ's Close Shave with Billy Zane

TMZ's Close Shave
With Billy Zane

Don't ask Billy Zane where else he shaves -- unless you want to get cut. READ MORE >

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Celebrity Puppets -- Sesame Street Edition

Celebrity Puppets
Sesame Street Edition

We can't tell you how to get to Sesame Street, but we can tell you which celebs look freakishly like Sesame's felt-skinned residents. Today's episode is brought to you by the letters T, M and Z. READ MORE >

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Zane Blamed for Bad 'Bloodrayne' Deal

Zane
Blamed for Bad 'Bloodrayne' Deal

Billy Zane is being sued by director Uwe Boll for brokering a distribution deal that went south.According to a lawsuit filed today, Zane put Boll's production company in touch with another company… READ MORE >

- 1876 days ago
'Titanic' Star Sinks Audrina's Publicity Stunt

'Titanic' Star
Sinks Audrina's Publicity Stunt

Audrina had paps salivating as she got a fake tattoo for that lame reality show -- until Billy Zane showed up next door and really stole her thunder! Um... "Ttianic" was 11 years ago! // Also sad… READ MORE >

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A 'Titanic' Disaster

A 'Titanic'
Disaster

Eleven years ago, this actor starred in "Titanic," but has since sunk to a new low. Can you guess who the bald and the, er, beautiful star is? READ MORE >

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Billy Zane Goes Green

Billy Zane
Goes Green

"Titanic" star Billy Zane was snapped in London while zipping along on an electric skateboard -- carrying a doctor's bag and looking ready to take on the fog ... or a patient! Iceberg!The… READ MORE >

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