When is Billy Zane's birthday?

Billy Zane's birthday is February 24. He was born on February 24, 1966 in Chicago, United States.

Who shares a birthday with Billy Zane?

Famous people who share Billy Zane's February 24 birthday include Steve Jobs, Charles V, Judith Butler, Yuval Noah Harari and Clement VIII.

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Billy Zane — Age & Birthday

Born: 24 February 1966 · Age: 60

How old is Billy Zane?

Billy Zane is 60 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 24 February 1966.

American actor best known as Cal Hockley in Titanic, with earlier standout roles in Dead Calm and The Phantom

Did you know?Outside of his film career, he is a dedicated abstract expressionist painter who has exhibited his artwork in galleries worldwide.

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Date of birth24 February 1966
Age60
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceChicago, United States
Occupationactor, film director, voice actor

Editor's Take:

Billy Zane is best known for playing Cal Hockley, the arrogant fiancé in Titanic. He grew up in Chicago in a Greek-American family and studied acting at an early age. He made his film debut in Back to the Future. His breakout came as a terrifying stranger in the Australian thriller Dead Calm. He later played the comic-book hero in The Phantom and appeared in Twin Peaks. Titanic, the highest-grossing film of its day, made him a household name in 1997. Since then he has worked steadily in film and television, often in villainous or eccentric roles. He is also a painter and has exhibited his artwork.

Key Milestones

1985: Makes his film debut in Back to the Future
1989: Stars in the thriller Dead Calm
1996: Plays the title role in The Phantom
1997: Plays Cal Hockley in Titanic

William George Zane Jr. (born February 24, 1966) is an American actor.

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Billy Zane: Titanic's Cal Hockley

American actor, born 1966

Billy Zane was born in Chicago on 24 February 1966.

He made his film debut in Back to the Future in 1985.

He starred in Dead Calm with Nicole Kidman.

He played Cal Hockley in Titanic in 1997.

Career highlights

1985Back to the Future: film debut
1989Dead Calm: breakthrough
1991Twin Peaks: TV role
1996The Phantom: title role
1997Titanic: Cal Hockley

Did you know?His sister, Lisa Zane, is also an actress.

Age: 60
Status: Living

Family

Spouse: Lisa Collins

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When is Billy Zane's birthday?: Billy Zane's birthday is February 24. He was born on February 24, 1966 in Chicago, United States.
How old is Billy Zane?: Billy Zane is 60 years old, and turns 61 on his next birthday, February 24.
Who shares a birthday with Billy Zane?: Famous people who share Billy Zane's February 24 birthday include Steve Jobs, Charles V, Judith Butler, Yuval Noah Harari and Clement VIII.

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