Terence Stamp poses during a photo session at the 5th Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco, January 12, 2005 - Photo: REUTERS
According to ABC News, Terence Stamp's family announced: "He leaves behind an extraordinary artistic legacy, both as an actor and as a writer, that will continue to inspire generations."
Terence Stamp's Dark and Alluring Villain
Terence Stamp was born in London and began his film career with Billy Budd (1962) , a role that earned him an Oscar nomination.
During his more than 6 decades of artistic activities, he left many marks, notably his touching role as a transgender person in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) . He also received many compliments when taking on the leading role in the crime film The Limey (1999) directed by Steven Soderbergh.
However, the image of Terence Stamp with a beard as General Zod of Superman (1978) and sequels Superman II (1980) is still the role most closely associated with him in the hearts of audiences.
Terence Stamp plays General Zod in Superman - Photo: The Hollywood Reporter
As Christopher Reeve's Kryptonian nemesis, Terence Stamp brought a villainous image that was both dark, charming, and full of humanity, influencing the way villains were built in many later superhero films.
Terence Stamp began his film career in the 1960s, joining the "angry young men" movement that brought social realism to British cinema.
This is most evident in The Collector , the 1965 adaptation of John Fowles's chilling debut novel. Terence Stamp plays Freddie Clegg, a clumsy and lonely young man who kidnaps Samantha Eggar's Miranda Grey in a twisted attempt to win her love.
This role helped Terence Stamp to be both nominated for an Oscar and win the Best Actor award at the 1965 Cannes Film Festival.
Terence Stamp's handsome blue eyes once made him considered one of the most beautiful men on screen, and Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini exploited this in Teorema (1968) - Photo: IMDb
Born in London's East End on 22 July 1938, Terence Stamp had a colourful life, particularly in the 1960s with a string of high-profile relationships, including with actress Julie Christie and model Jean Shrimpton.
He married Elizabeth O'Rourke (29) in 2002 at the age of 64, but the couple divorced six years later. Terence Stamp has no children.
Actor Terence Stamp at the premiere of Valkyrie at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on December 18, 2008 - Photo: REUTERS
In the DVD Priscilla, when asked "Why is Terence Stamp attractive?", he replied: "He possesses three things that any woman wants: humor, romance and wisdom."
Over time, his handsome looks have remained the same, only becoming more rugged and attractive. He often sets high standards for his roles, but there are limits. "I don't act in trashy movies unless I run out of money to pay the rent," he frankly shared.
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