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Elizabeth Frances "Lisa" Zane (born April 5, 1961) is an American actress and singer who has starred on stage, in film and television.
Zane was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Thalia and William George Zane, Sr., founders of a medical technical school. 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. Other film roles include Claire in the... MORE
Elizabeth Frances "Lisa" Zane (born April 5, 1961) is an American actress and singer who has starred on stage, in film and television.
Zane was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Thalia and William George Zane, Sr., founders of a medical technical school. 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. Other film roles include Claire in the suspense movie Bad Influence (1990), Maggie Burroughs in Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), and a gynecologist in Cruel But Necessary (2005).
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 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 Profit, Roar, and Dinotopia for Hallmark. Lisa voiced She-Hulk in the 1990s cartoon The Incredible LESS
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