Terence Stamp, who famously performed Normal Zod in Superman and Superman II, has died, aged 87.
The Oscar-nominated actor, who was born in London’s East Finish, starred in additional than 60 movies together with Theorem, A Season In Hell, The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert, Younger Weapons and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
In an announcement, through Sky Information, his household mentioned he died this morning (August 17) including: “He leaves behind a unprecedented physique of labor, each as an actor and as a author that may proceed to the touch and encourage folks for years to come back.”
Stamp’s first movie efficiency was because the title character in 1962’s historic journey film Billy Budd. It earned him an Oscar nomination and proved to be his huge break.
Terence Stamp (22 July 1938 – 17 August 2025) R.I.P pic.twitter.com/AsiLnYT9B6
— 🇬🇧📺 Basic British TV 📺🇬🇧 (@Classicbritcom) August 17, 2025
However one of many roles he will likely be remembered for many was Normal Zod in Superman in 1978 and sequel Superman II in 1980 alongside Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman.
From 2003 to 2011, the actor, additionally recurred (through voice solely) on the TV collection Smallville as Jor-El, Superman’s actual father from the planet Krypton.
Stamp acquired numerous accolades throughout his profession, together with a Golden Globe in 1962 for many promising newcomer for Billy Budd and a Cannes Movie Pageant finest actor award in 1965 for The Collector.
He additionally acquired Academy Award and BAFTA nominations for his efficiency in Billy Budd, in addition to a second BAFTA nod in 1994 for his function in The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert – which co-starred Hugo Weaving and Man Pearce.
Pearce was one of many first to pay tribute to Stamp. He wrote on X: “Fairwell pricey Tel. You had been a real inspiration, each in & out of heels. We’ll at all times have Kings Canyon, Kings highway & F’ing ABBA. Wishing you properly in your means ‘Ralph’! xxxx”
Fairwell pricey Tel. You had been a real inspiration, each in & out of heels. We’ll at all times have Kings Canyon, Kings highway & F’ing ABBA. Wishing you properly in your means ‘Ralph’! xxxx💕
— Man Pearce (@TheGuyPearce) August 17, 2025
In 1999, the actor performed Chancellor Valorum, chief of the Galactic Republic, in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and within the Steve Martin-Eddie Murphy comedy Bowfinger. That very same 12 months he additionally appeared in Steven Soderbergh’s The Limey.
Extra not too long ago he had appeared in Tim Burton’s 2014 movie Large Eyes. His closing roles included a quick cameo in Edgar Wright’s 2021 Final Evening In Soho and an look on the TV collection His Darkish Supplies.
Stamp was married to Elizabeth O’Rourke from 2002-08.
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