Rose DeWitt Bukater
Age: 17
Character Summary: Rose DeWitt Bukater is the image of a perfect Edwardian lady-well bred, good manners, well educated and attractive. At age 17 she is forced into an arranged marriage to Caledon Hockley to pull her and her mother out of a line of bad debts, left by her father before his death. On the maiden voyage of Titanic, Rose is being taken back to America 'in chains' to her Philadelphia wedding.
The Actress
Name: Kate Winslet
Born: October 5, 1975
Age during filming: 21-22
Jack Dawson
Age: 20
Character Summary: Jack Dawson, a free-spirited artist from Wisconsin wins his ticket on Titanic in a game of poker. He was orphaned at the age of 15 and has spent his life working his way around the world, hitching rides on 'tramp steamers and such'.
The Actor
Name: Leonardo DiCaprio
Born: Novemer 11, 1974
Age during filming: 22-23
Caledon 'Cal' Hockley
Age: 30
Character Summary: The heir to an incredible steel fortune, Caledon Hockley is rich beyond all meaning, arrogant and handsome. He chose Rose as his fiancee, seeing her as the perfect woman to fill the role as his wife.
The Actor
Name: Billy Zane
Born: Febuary 24, 1966
Age during filming: 30-31
Ruth DeWitt Bukater
Age: Unknown
Character Summary: Likely married at a young age, Ruth DeWitt Bukater has lived her entire life in the lap of luxury. When her husband dies, he leaves her with nothing but their daughter and many large debts. She manages to maintain the facade of wealth in the family as she arranges a wedding between her daughter and the wealthy Caledon Hockley.
The Actress
Name: Frances Fisher
Born: May 11, 1952
Age during filming: 44-45
Thomas Andrews
Age: 39
Character Summary: Thomas Andrews was a young and intelligent ship builder who worked for Harland and Wolff. He designed the RMS Titanic and was sailing on her maiden voyage to observe the ship in action and make last-minute modifications.
The Actor
Name: Victor Garger
Born: March 16, 1949
Age during filming: 47-48
Margaret 'Molly' Brown
Age: 45
Character Summary: Margaret Brown was born to a poor immigrant family. She had always planned to marry for money, but she ended up marrying for love instead. Fortunately, her husband ended up very wealthy, making a great deal of money through engineering. In 1909 the two seperated, but remained close friends.
The Actress
Name: Kathy Bates
Born: June 28, 1948
Age during filming: 48
Captain E.J. Smith
Age: 62
Character Summary: Captain E.J. Smith was one of the most experienced sea captains when the Titanic set sail. The maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic was to be Smith's last voyage before retirement.
The Actor
Name: Bernard Hill
Born: December 17, 1944
Age during filming: 52-53
J. Bruce Ismay
Age: 50
Character Summary: Joseph Bruce Ismay was the Managing Director of White Star Line. His father was the founder of White Star Line. Ismay was one of the great powers behind RMS Titanic and her sister ships.
The Actor
Name: Jonathan Hyde
Born: May 21, 1947
Age during filming: 49-50
Fabrizio
Age: Unknown
The Actor
Name: Danny Nucci
Born: September 15, 1968
Age during filming: 28-29
Rose Calvert
Age: 100
Character Summary: Rose Calvert made a living as an actress before marrying her husband, Mr. Calvert. They lived in Cedar Rapids and had a few children. At 100 years of age Rose is living with her granddaughter Lizzy.
The Actress
Name: Gloria Stuart
Born: July 4, 1910
Age during filming: 86-87
Brock Lovett
Age: Unknown
Character Summary: Brock Lovett is a modern-day treasure hunter, and has devoted his life to looking for the famed diamond necklace, "The Heart of the Ocean". He is searching the wreck of the Titanic looking for the necklace when he discovers a mysterious drawing of a naked woman wearing the jewel.
The Actor
Name: Bill Paxton
Born: May 17, 1955
Age during filming: 41-42
Lizzy Calvert
Age: Unknown
The Actress
Name: Suzy Amis
Born: January 5, 1962
Age during filming: 34-35