Billy Zane

Billy Zane

Keynote Speaker: Acclaimed Actor, Producer & Visual Artist; Star of "Titanic" & "The Phantom"; Exhibited Painter at Art Basel Miami

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Billy Zane Biography

Billy Zane is an American actor, producer, and visual artist whose career spans four decades and includes more than 180 film and television titles. His breakthrough role came in the Australian thriller "Dead Calm," earning him a nomination for the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actor. Early in his career, Zane landed his first big-screen role in "Back to the Future," playing Match, one of Biff Tannen's thugs. From these early supporting roles, Zane developed a reputation as a character actor, often portraying charismatic villains and complex anti-heroes in Hollywood.

Zane starred as Caledon Hockley, the main antagonist in the film "Titanic," for which he and the ensemble cast received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. He also won the Favorite Supporting Actor – Drama accolade for "Titanic" at the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. His other notable film roles include Kit Walker in the superhero film "The Phantom," Lieutenant Val Kozlowski in "Memphis Belle," The Collector in "Demon Knight," and Richard Miller in the "Sniper" film series. On television, Zane played John Justice Wheeler in the second season of "Twin Peaks" and provided the voice of Ansem in the video game "Kingdom Hearts."

Zane's range extends beyond blockbusters and genre films. He appeared as Curtis Zampf in "The Believer," which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival. He also starred in and produced "I Woke Up Early the Day I Died," a silent film based on Ed Wood's last script, which won several awards at the B-Movie Film Festival, including Best Movie and Best Actor. Zane has appeared on Broadway in the musical "Chicago" as lawyer Billy Flynn, as well as in London's West End and at Chicago's Lyric Opera. He portrayed Larry Ray in the Lifetime film "Devil on Campus: The Larry Ray Story" and produced and starred in "Waltzing With Brando," a film about Marlon Brando as an environmental activist.

Beyond his work in film, television, and theater, Zane has established a career as a visual artist. He began painting during the filming of "Titanic" and has set up art studios on many of his film locations. Zane's work as a painter and photographer has been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, as well as in London, Budapest, Milan, Saint Tropez, Thessaloniki, Stockbridge, and New York City. His abstract expressionist paintings are known for their kinetic application and balanced color combinations. Zane has collaborated with brands such as Molteni and Co., Luminaire, McLaren, and Aston Martin. He was also awarded an honorary degree from Lium University in Bellinzona, Switzerland, for his contributions to cinematography. Zane continues to be recognized for his work in acting, film production, and the visual arts.

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Billy Zane is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Celebrity, Art & Design, Television & Film and Performing Arts.

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Billy Zane generally travels from Pasadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Billy Zane is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Actor, Celebrity and Art & Design. The estimated speaking fee range to book Billy Zane for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Billy Zane generally travels from Pasadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kathy Bates, Jonathan Groff and Aaron Lazar. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Billy Zane for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/05/2026.
  • How do I book Billy Zane to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Billy Zane for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Billy Zane, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Billy Zane or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Billy Zane for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Billy Zane, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Billy Zane, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Billy Zane speak about?

    Billy Zane is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Celebrity, Art & Design, Television & Film and Performing Arts.
  • Where does Billy Zane travel from?

    Billy Zane generally travels from Pasadena, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Billy Zane?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Billy Zane for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Billy Zane for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Billy Zane or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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