Terence Stamp, the British actor famous for portraying complex villains, including General Zod in the Superman films, has died at 87. He began his career with Billy Budd in 1962, earning an Oscar nomination. Over six decades, he portrayed memorable characters, notably Bernadette in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and earned acclaim in The Limey. Stamp's work in the 1960s was part of a social realism movement in British cinema, highlighted by his award-winning performance in The Collector. He also learned from legendary actor Laurence Olivier early in his career.
Stamp's six decades in the business were peppered with highlights, including his touching portrayal of the transsexual Bernadette in 1994's 'The Adventure of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.'
As the Kryptonian arch enemy to Christopher Reeve's Man of Steel, Stamp introduced a darker and charming - more human - element to the franchise, one that's been replicated in countless superhero movies ever since.
While part of that 1960s British movement, Stamp learned from some of the most seasoned actors from the classical era, including Laurence Olivier.
It was a performance that would earn the young Stamp, fresh off his Oscar nomination, the best actor award at 1965's Cannes Film Festival.
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