(NEXSTAR) — Terence Stamp, the distinguished British actor famous for his roles in two “Superman” movies, “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” among others, has passed away, according to reports from his family. He was 87 years old.
His family confirmed that Stamp died on Sunday in statements given to Reuters and The New York Times. They did not disclose the cause of his death or any other specific details.
“He leaves a remarkable legacy through his work as both an actor and a writer, which will continue to influence and inspire people for many years,” the family stated. “We request privacy during this difficult time.”
Born in London in 1938, Stamp had just turned 87. He began his career on stage, with performances in plays such as “Dracula” and “Alfie!” after training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, based on Deadline’s information.
In 1962, he debuted onscreen in the historical drama “Billy Budd.” For this role, Stamp received a Golden Globe for new star of the year-actor and was an Academy Award nominee for best supporting actor.
He was also nominated for a Golden Globe for best performance by an actor in a motion picture, comedy or musical, for his portrayal of Bernadette, a transgender woman, in the 1994 movie “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.”
You may, however, most recognize Stamp for his role as General Zod in the “Superman” film from 1978 and 1980’s “Superman II.”
His acting credits also include roles as Freddie Clegg in “The Collector,” Chancellor Valorum in “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” as General Ludwig Beck in “Valkyrie,” and the voice of Jor-El in multiple episodes of “Smallville.”
More recently, Stamp appeared in one episode of “His Dark Materials” in 2020 and played the “silver-haired gentleman” in the 2021 film “Last Night in Soho,” according to his IMDb. From 1978 to 2019, Stamp acted in more than 50 films, The New York Times reports.
