Billy Zane is an American actor, described by Hollywood insiders as looking like a "young Marlon Brando". From an early age, he was passionate about acting and officially entered the entertainment industry after graduating from high school. As a child, Billy showed talent for performing. In 1982, he went to an American school in Switzerland. He spent his high school years at Francis Parker in Chicago, and shortly after graduating from high school, Billy Zane decided to try his luck in California. After struggling for three weeks, he landed his first movie role, playing the friend of the protagonist in the film 'Back to the Future' and reprising the same role in the sequels. Upon entering the film industry, he initially appeared in villainous roles. His portrayal of a crazed killer in the well-known film 'Dead Calm' left a lasting impression on audiences. To avoid being typecast, Zane explored various genres such as science fiction and art films. In 1995, he starred in the film 'Tales from the Crypt', with modest success. It wasn't until 1997, when he played Rose's fiance in the film 'Titanic', that he became widely recognized by audiences. In addition, he has collaborated with European directors and been involved in TV movie productions. In 1999, he portrayed Mark Antony in the film 'Cleopatra', and continued to work with European directors and participate in TV movie productions.