Posted on 08/17/2025 8:42:55 AM PDT by Morgana
British actor Terence Stamp, who played the arch-villain General Zod in the 'Superman' and 'Superman II' movies, died today aged 87.
The Oscar-nominated actor starred in films ranging from Pier Paolo Pasolini's 'Theorem' in 1968 and 'A Season in Hell' in 1971 to 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' in 1994 in which he played a transgender woman.
His family said in a statement this afternoon: '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.'
Stamp, who made his name as an actor in 1960s London, died this morning but his cause of death was not immediately known.
Born in London's East End in 1938, the son of a tugboat stoker, he endured the bombing of the city during the Second World War before leaving school to work initially in advertising, eventually winning a scholarship to go to drama school.
Famous for his good looks and impeccable dress sense, he formed one of Britain's most glamorous couples with Julie Christie, with whom he starred in 'Far From the Madding Crowd' in 1967.
Stamp - who is also remembered for his role in 1999 movie The Limey - dated the model Jean Shrimpton and was chosen as a muse by photographer David Bailey.
After failing to land the role of James Bond to succeed Sean Connery, he appeared in Italian films and worked with Federico Fellini in the late 1960s.
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Wow, he was pretty unforgettable in that role.
Why do these items even appear here?
It makes it sound like Jean was a beard, and Bailey was his hidden lover.
The Brits history with poofters is a sad one.
Terrance Stamp as Bernadette, the Abba-hating anti-woke trannie on the bus in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, was utterly brilliant. Totally played it as icy, deadpan, and with zero camp.
Plus, TS delivered one of the best zingers in any bar scene. After fruitlessly and politely trying to get three drinks ordered, from a bar woman who’s uglier than her, Bern rolls her eyes and says...
“Now listen here, you mullet. Why don’t you just light your tampon, and blow your box apart? Because it’s the only bang you’re ever gonna get, sweetheart!”
His IMDb filmography page said he has one upcoming movie that was in pre-production. It was Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 2. I wonder what they'll do now.
I've seen him over the years in many movies and TV series. May he rest in peace.
oh my - THE Billy Budd. he crushed it. what a performer.
” Wht do you say this to me, when you know I will kill you for it.”🤣🤣
My childhood keeps dying.😭
He also played the voice of Jor- El on Smallville.
Superb as “The Limey”
He also played the voice of Jor- El on Smallville.
Lost Lurhor and Zod in the same year.
An actor with an edge. He has some great movies.
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Summary Table
Relationship Type Name Notes
Wife Elizabeth O’Rourke Married 2002–2008
Girlfriend Jean Shrimpton supermodel, 1964–1966
Girlfriend Julie Christie actress, 1961–1963
Girlfriend Celia Hammond model, 1967
Girlfriend Peggy Lipton actress/model
Girlfriend Marisa Berenson actress/model
Girlfriend Jackie Collins author
Encounter Joan Collins actress
Alleged friendship Princess Diana not romantic
Girlfriend Brigitte Bardot brief, memorable encounter
Lol I just saw that line in Superman 2 last night! I laughed, remebered it from childhood.
Billy Budd.
I would have loved to see him as James Bond.
This makes two.
Ronnie Rondell just died.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c05e0z9lj3mo
Who will be number three?
Cue the Keith Richards picture.
Kneel before Zod!
A very strange surface!
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