English Actor Played ‘Superman’ Villain General Zod And More
Following over six decades working in film, Oscar-nominated English actor Terence Stamp died at the age of 87.
Passing on Sunday, August 17, the actor is remembered for his stark appearance, lending his characters a uniquely brooding aura.
With roles in the likes of John Schlesinger’s Far From The Madding Crowd (1967), George Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace (1999), Steven Soderbergh’s The Limey (1999), and much more, Stamp solidified (and maintained) his reputation as an actor with an edge.
Still, it was his turn as General Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980) that brought him to even greater heights in the film industry, while also introducing him to a new generation of cinemagoers after his Oscar-nominated part in the title role of Billy Budd (1962).
Similarly, acting in Legal Eagles (1986), as well as the Western film Young Guns (1988), demonstrated his range within mainstream Hollywood releases.
In a statement to Reuters, Stamp’s family said:
“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. We ask for privacy at this sad time.”
Watch Stamp act opposite Jack Palance in a scene from Young Guns, here:
Listen to Terence Stamp speak on his craft as an actor, here:
Take a look back at Stamp’s mother’s favorite of his films, Far From The Madding Crowd, with Stamp, here:
