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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<a href="/biography/billy-zane">William George Zane Jr.</a>, known professionally as Billy Zane, was born on February 24, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is the <a href="/biography/billy-zane">son</a> of William George Zane Sr. and Thalia Zane. Of Greek descent, Zane grew up in Illinois alongside his <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Zane">sister</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Zane">Lisa Zane</a>, who also pursued a career in acting.

Zane’s interest in the performing arts was evident from an early age. In 1982, he attended the American School in Switzerland before transferring to the Francis W. Parker School in Chicago the following year. He later graduated from the Harand Camp of the Theater Arts in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, where his passion for acting was further developed. After high school, he moved to California to pursue a professional acting career and landed his first film role shortly thereafter.

<h2>Film Career and Major Roles</h2>
Billy Zane made his film debut in 1985 as the character Match in the blockbuster movie Back to the Future. This early exposure set the stage for a prolific film career. He gained wider recognition for his role as Hughie Warriner in the 1989 Australian thriller Dead Calm.

Zane’s most iconic role came in 1997 when he portrayed the antagonist Caledon Hockley in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cameron">James Cameron</a>’s epic film Titanic. His performance earned him international acclaim and helped solidify his place in Hollywood.

Over the years, Zane has appeared in a diverse range of films. His credits include:
Critters (1986) as Steve Elliot, 
Back to the Future Part II (1989) as Match, 
Orlando (1992) as Shelmerdine, 
Tombstone (1993) as Mr. Fabian, 
The Silence of the Hams (1994) as Jo Dee Fostar, 
Only You (1994) as Harry, 
Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (1995) as The Collector,
The Phantom (1996) where he played the title role, 
Susan’s Plan (1998) as Sam Myers, 
The Believer (2001) as Curtis Zampf, 
Silent Warnings (2003) as Sheriff Bill Willingham, 
Imaginary Grace (2003) as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nero">Nero</a>, 
The Last Drop (2005) as Robert Oates, 
Memory (2006) as Taylor Briggs, 
Perfect Hideout (2008) as Victor, 
The Roommate (2011) as Professor Roberts, 
The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption (2012) as King Talus, and 
Sniper: Ghost Shooter (2016) as Richard Miller.

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<h2>Television Appearances</h2>
Zane made his television debut in 1986, appearing on the show Heart of the City as Tobin. He went on to star in numerous television series throughout his career. In 2016, he took on the lead role of Stan Guthrie in the drama series Guilt, earning praise for his performance.

He is also recognized for his portrayal of Cliff Huddle in the legal drama The Deep End. His other television work includes roles in:
Matlock (1987) as Eric Dawson, 
Crime Story (1988) as Frankie Farantino,
Murder, She Wrote (1988) as Tony Gambini,
Twin Peaks (1991) as John Justice Wheeler,
Charmed (2005) as <a href="/biography/drake">Drake</a>, and 
Mad Dogs (2015) as Milo.

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
Zane was married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Collins">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Collins">Lisa Collins</a> from 1989 until their divorce in 1995. Together, they have a daughter named Ava Zane. He has not publicly confirmed any additional children.

According to various entertainment and celebrity wealth sources, Billy Zane has a net worth of approximately $20 million. This reflects his long-standing and varied career across film, television, and voice work.

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