Lisa Zane Movies and Career Information

Elizabeth Frances "Lisa" Zane (born April 5, 1961) is an American actress who has starred on stage, in film and television. Zane was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Thalia and William George Zane, Sr., both of whom were amateur actors and founders of a school for medical technicians. Her family's original surname, "Zanetakos", was anglicized to "Zane" by her parents. Both of her parents are of Greek descent. She is the older sister of actor Billy Zane. Zane's first film role was in the 1989 movie Heart of Dixie and also that year, she starred in the film Gross Anatomy. Her other well known film roles include the 1990 suspense movie Bad Influence and in 1991 starred in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare as Maggie Burroughs. Her most recent film was the 2005 release Cruel But Necessary. Zane has originated many roles on stage including Rita in Craig Lucas's Prelude to a Kiss, and Cleo in Lyle Kessler's Robbers. Her professional stage debut was in David Mamet's Adaptation of The Cherry Orchard at the Goodman Theatre Zane has starred in many television series. She appeared on L.A. Law as Melina Paros from 1992 to 1993, as well as JoAnne Meltzer on the short-lived but