The 1990s were a golden era for unapologetically terrible movie villains, and nobody embodied that sleazy, over-the-top antagonist better than Billy Zane. He helped define the decade's deliciously creepy bad guys.According to Rotten Tomatoes, the actor "began his career playing an assortment of villains and oddballs" and since then has featured mostly in B movies. But his new film, Waltzing with Brando, has put him back on the public's radar for a stunning performance as Marlon Brando (at the very least, they nailed the classic actor's look). The film releases Sept. 19. In honor of this comeback, we'd like to look at his most memorable '90s villain roles. He's played a few villains since then (like King Balek in Samson) but these earlier roles exist in that perfect sweet spot that made '90s cinema so entertaining. Bad enough to root against, charismatic enough to watch.Caledon "Cal" Hockley in Titanic - YouTube www.youtube.com Zane's most famous villain role came as Rose's wealthy, controlling fiancé in James Cameron's historical disaster epic. The role earned him an MTV Movie Award nomination for "Best Villain" and a Blockbuster Entertainment Award. Turner Classic Movies noted he "embellished the character with touches of charm and humanity which resonated far more with audiences than if Hockley had been completely unsympathetic." Cal genuinely believes he loves Rose and is entitled to a happy life with her, which makes his possessiveness even creepier. He's fun to hate in this one, and his sleaziness persists to the end, when he...
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