What happened to Billy Zane? The actor played Rose’s annoying boyfriend in Titanic

When we think of films that have entered the history of cinema, Titanic is undoubtedly one of the titles that come to mind. Issued by James Cameron In 1997, the film mixes fact and fiction by reproducing the tragic sinking of the Titanic, which caused the death of over 1,500 people in 1912, when it collided with an iceberg.

While in real life the story is marked by melancholy, those who watch the film come across the imaginary story of a forbidden love. From different realities, Jack (Leonardo Dicaprio) and Pink (Kate Winslet) end up experiencing a passion that infuriates Cal Hockley, the arrogant boyfriend of the beloved character. Despicable, he became the villain of the film and one of the most annoying characters.

Starring talented people Billy Zane, Cal irritates the different generations who watch the film. In December 2017, Variety asked Zane how the film changed his life.

“It has become an extraordinary international calling card. At times curious, being synonymous with a universally hated character and a source of much humour. This has been tempered with great admiration. It is the gift that keeps on giving. It is a phenomenal thing to be a part of something so significant”explained Billy, married to the model Candice Neil and has two daughters.

More than 20 years after the premiere of Titanic, however, it is notable that the actor no longer appears in major Hollywood productions, like DiCaprio and Winslet. The truth is that even before working with Cameron, Billy had already participated in important productions. The actor wrote “Back to the Future 2” (1985) and was also the star of “The ghost” (1996). His career is also marked by “Terror on Board” (1989) and the series “Twin Peaks” (1991).

Other series that have featured his participation are “Charmed”, “Samantha Who?”, “Psych” and “Legends of Tomorrow”. In 2016 it was the highlight of “Guilt”, which only had one season. In 2017, he was the spokesperson for KFC brand.

Currently, Billy Zane does not act in major Hollywood productions and does not play characters as important as in the past. A recent special appearance by the actor took place in the famous series The Boys, on Prime Video. However, his goal today seems to be different.

As reported by UOL’s Splash, Zane has directed his work towards the theater. He is also a partner in the production company RadioactiveGiant and also works in the visual arts. One of his paintings, titled “Are you Veda?” it was sold for 74 thousand dollars (about R $ 358 thousand).

On the Billy Zane Art website you can not only check out, but also purchase his artistic works. “His abstract expressionist paintings are bold juxtapositions of kinetic application and elegantly balanced color combinations derived from intentional and natural contradictory influences”explains the place.

For those who miss seeing Billy play great characters, it has been announced that he will be playing the star Marlon Brandon in the movie “Waltz with Brando”.