The iconic actor Terence Stamp, whose career spanned more than six decades, has died at 87. The Oscar-nominated actor‘s family confirmed the news to Reuters on Sunday, August 17.
(Photo by Sonia Recchia/Getty Images)“He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a writer that will continue to touch and inspire people for years to come,” his family said in a statement.
(Photo by David Cairns/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)“We ask for privacy at this sad time.”
(Photo by 20th Century Fox Pictures/Courtesy of Getty Images)From his headline-making romances to his Oscar-nominated career & unforgettable role as General Zod, here’s a look back at his most iconic photos over the years.
Early Life in East London
(Photo by John Pratt/Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)Born in 1938 in London’s East End, Stamp grew up during the Blitz while his father served in the Merchant Navy.
Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesHis childhood struggles further shaped the man he would become.
’60s Heartthrob & Headline-Worthy Romances
(Photo by Terry Disney/Express/Getty Images)In the swinging ’60s, Stamp was as famous for his love life as for his films. He dated supermodel Jean Shrimpton and actress Julie Christie, forming one of Britain’s most glamorous couples.
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)In 1998, Stamp met Australian pharmacy student Elizabeth O’Rourke in Sydney. The couple married on New Year’s Eve in 2002, when he was 64 and she was 29. Their marriage lasted six years before ending in divorce in 2008.
From Oscar Nominee to General Zod
(Photo by John Pratt/Getty Images)Stamp’s breakout role in “Billy Budd” (1962) earned him an Oscar nomination. Later, he became iconic for his portrayal of General Zod in 1978’s “Superman” and “Superman II.”
(Photo by Columbia Pictures/Getty Images)He also won acclaim for playing Bernadette in “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” and appeared in “Wall Street” & “The Haunted Mansion.”
in London. (Photo by Edward Wing/Express/Getty Images)He later cemented his place in film history as General Zod in “Superman” (1978) and “Superman II” (1980), delivering one of the most memorable villain portrayals of the era.
(Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for BFI)His work, however, extended far beyond antagonists. Stamp won praise for his portrayal of Bernadette, a transgender woman, in “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.”
(Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)He also showcased his versatility in films such as “Wall Street” and “The Haunted Mansion,” proving his range across genres and generations.
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‘Superman’ Star Terence Stamp’s Most Iconic Photos Over the Years