Billy Zane
ActingAbout 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 Mr. E in CQ.
Billy Zane Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Billy Zane reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Billy Zane's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Billy Zane's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Deadly Vows, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Billy Zane Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Billy Zane's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Billy Zane has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Waltzing with Brando | Marlon Brando | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Deadly Vows | Det. Manny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Day of Reckoning | Butch Hayden | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Don't Mess with Grandma | Stan | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Single Car Crashes | Coach Jim | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Titanic: Stories from the Heart | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Battle of the Bulge: Winter War | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Ghosts of War | Dr. Engel | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Great War | Colonel Jack Morrison | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Ballet of the Nations | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Cliffs of Freedom | Christo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sniper: Ultimate Kill | Richard Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Adventure Club | Langley | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sniper: Ghost Shooter | Richard Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Beyond the Game | Tom Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Guido | Sid Shine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Green Story | Greg Hutchins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Barabbas | Barabbas | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Blackout | Frank Wilcox | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Reflections on Titanic | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Electrick Children | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Flutter | Edwin | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Attack on Darfur | Bob Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Silver City | Chandler Tyson | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Overnight | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Starving Hysterical Naked | Jack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Morgan's Ferry | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Zoolander | Billy Zane (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Believer | Curtis Zampf | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | CQ | Mr. E | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sole Survivor | Joe Carpenter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Promise Her Anything | George Putter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Titanic | Cal Hockley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Head Above Water | Kent | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight | The Collector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Only You | The False Damon Bradley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tombstone | Mr. Fabian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Poetic Justice | Brad | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sniper | Richard Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Orlando | Shelmerdine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Memphis Belle | Val Kozlowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Back to the Future Part II | Match | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dead Calm | Hughie Warriner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Case of the Hillside Stranglers | Kenneth Bianchi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8 | Cop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Brotherhood of Justice | Les | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Critters | Steve Elliot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Back to the Future | Match | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Big Kiss | Billy | Super Hit | Similar → |
Billy Zane - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Billy Zane?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billy Zane is "Deadly Vows" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Billy Zane acted in?
Billy Zane has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Billy Zane?
Other notable films include "Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies", "Starving Hysterical Naked", and "Big Kiss".