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Billy Zane
Actor who played Cal Hockley in Titanic and broke out in Dead Calm
- Born1966
- BreakoutDead Calm (1989)
- RoleCal in Titanic
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- Age
How old is Billy Zane?
60 years old1
Billy Zane is 60 years old. He was born on February 24, 1966.
- Wikipedia: Billy Zane, revision of Oct 4, 2026
Quick Profile
- Known for: Actor
- Born: February 24, 1966
- Films: Dead Calm, Titanic, The Phantom, Back to the Future
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Career Highlights
- Billy Zane is an American actor whose breakthrough was the Australian thriller Dead Calm (1989).
- He played the villain Caledon Hockley in Titanic (1997), sharing a SAG ensemble nomination with the cast.
- Other roles include The Phantom (1996), “Match” in the Back to the Future films, Memphis Belle (1990) and Demon Knight (1995).
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People mentioned
Billy Zane comes up in these episodes:
- Take Your Shoes Off #377 (Oct 25, 2026) with Rick Glassman and Sal Vulcano, at 42:00: the Titanic trivia answer.
- Sam Morril on TYSO – #376 (MyShowNotes)
FAQ
Who is Billy Zane?
Billy Zane is an American actor whose breakthrough was the Australian thriller Dead Calm (1989).
Where does Billy Zane come up on MyShowNotes?
2 episodes so far. See the list above.