Born in 1938 in the Stepney district of London's East End, Stamp rose to prominence alongside a new generation of U.K. actors who became international movie stars in the 1960s — names that included Michael Caine,

"You were a true inspiration, both in & out of heels," Pearce wrote of his The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert co-star

He helped redefine male beauty, ushering in the era of the cinematic bad boy.

Terence Stamp, who died on August 17 at age 87, had an eclectic, decades-long career, with memorable roles in everything from arthouse films to blockbusters. The British actor, who was known for his performances in films like Billy Budd (1962),

LONDON—Terence Stamp, the British actor who often played the role of a complex villain, including that of General Zod in the early Superman films, has died. He was 87. His death on Sunday was disclosed in a death notice published online,

Popular English actor Terence Stamp, known for portraying Kryptonian villain General Zod in the 1978 and 1980 Superman movies, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Terence Stamp, the film actor who has died aged 87, was once described as “the most beautiful man in the world”.