10 best films with Billy Zane (11 photos)

Billy Zane's acting career spans almost 40 years, but he best known for supporting roles. He started his career in 1985 year with a small role in the film "Back to the Future", and in 1989 became famous for playing Hugh Warriner in Dead Calm. Diverse the actor is subject to any images, but most often he gets negative characters.





1. Dead Calm, 1989



1989 Australian thriller about marital a couple who meets a handsome stranger. Then still unknown directed by Phillip Noyce cast Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill and Billy Zane. The latter brilliantly played the role of a psychopath killer. He showed all the versatility of acting: from a frightened survivor to charming and dangerous madman.

2. "Titanic", 1997



In the legendary "Titanic" Zane played the rich groom Rose Cal Hockley. His supporting role helped create the necessary dramatic conflict and tension in a love triangle. For this role the actor was nominated for an MTV award as "Best Villain of the Year".

3. Tales from the Crypt: Demon of the Night, 1995



In the horror comedy film, Zane played the Demon Knight, who wants to get the key artifact and is able to open the gates of hell. The actor did an excellent job with the image of the main antagonist, he got best lines: "People! You are not worthy of the flesh given to you!"

4. "Back to the Future", 1985



His first film work was the role of Match, Biff's friend. Tannen in the first two parts of the Back to the Future trilogy. His habit chewing matches, combined with the appearance of a movie star and self-confident behavior ideally suited for the character of the era of the 50s. Interesting, that Billy originally auditioned for the role of Biff, but was given Match.

5. "Phantom", 1996



Charisma, attractive appearance and strong physique gave Zane the role of Phantom in the film of the same name. And the actor succeeded bring this character to life. However, the loud blockbuster of 1996 ended as a massive box office failure.

6. "Fanatic", 2001



Fanatic marked Ryan Gosling's acting breakthrough. In addition to the fact that the film makes you think about the ideology of neo-Nazism and hate crimes, it also starred Zayn as Curtis Zumpf. Under the courtesy and sly charm Zampf hides manipulator and propagandist who leads the fascist movement.

7. Beauty of Memphis, 1990



In the film about the last sortie of the American bomber B-17 during World War II involved a stellar ensemble. Among them is Billy Zane as Lieutenant Val Kozlowski. He radiates charm and confidence from the moment he enters the frame. His the party is small, but important enough in a scene where he quickly uses chance to drop bombs after the target becomes visible due to smoke veils.

8. "Exemplary male", 2001



In the Ben Stiller comedy, Zane played himself. He tells Derek Zelander (Ben Stiller) that he's heard crazy stories about his rival Hansel (Owen Wilson). "Model male" is satire on the fashion industry.

9. "Sniper", 1993



In The Sniper, Tom Berenger and Billy Zane play snipers who don't get along with each other. The first is a grumpy veteran, and the second is a newcomer working as his observer. interaction of characters, sent on a mission to the Panamanian jungle, gives, in general, a simple history a special dramatic tension.

"Critters", 1986



Carnivorous furry balls from outer space are likely to be the main stars of the horror movie "Critters". But don't forget about small role as Billy Zane as Steve Elliott, belovedth April. The scene of his death, bloody and brutal, is one of the best in movie, as befits a decent horror movie.