British actor Terence Stamp, 'Superman' star and famed figure of swinging London, dies at 87

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Source: CNN

Terence Stamp, the British actor who became synonymous with Swinging London in the 1960s, has died, his family said Sunday, according to Reuters. He was 87 years old.

Stamp first came to prominence when he took on the titular role in the 1962 film “Billy Budd.” The black and white drama, directed by Peter Ustinov, who also starred, saw Stamp nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor - the only Oscar nomination of his lengthy career.

He went on to star in a host of films in the 1960s, among them John Schlesinger’s Thomas Hardy adaptation “Far From the Madding Crowd” and Ken Loach’s first feature film, “Poor Cow.”

CNN has reached out to his representatives for confirmation of his death.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/17/entertainment/terence-stamp-dead-obituary-intl-cmd

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So sad, my father took me to see Superman II when I was a little boy. He played an amazing villain. RIP.

[generalbetrayus]

1. "Kneel before Zod" is still the greatest line

In the Superman series of movies.

[Norrrm]

2. Billy Budd rode a bus called Priscilla.

A variety of roles.

[NewEnglandAutumn]

3. Grateful for his good work

that he left behind for us to enjoy.

[Easterncedar]

4. I fell for him as Billy Budd and adored him ever after

Priscilla Queen of the Desert!

[Omaha Steve]

5. "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert."

His many screen credits also included his role as drag queen Bernadette in the 1990s Australian comedy.

[BootinUp]

6. Larry and Gordon Wall Street

[czarjak]

7. His firstWestern was hilarious.

[BaronChocula]

8. "Farewell Rights of Man"

Farewell indeed, Billy Budd.
And farewell Mr. Stamp.

[Easterncedar]

9. The Limey

What a satisfying movie. I need to watch that again.

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14. Great movie

Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Fonda, Barry Newman

[Easterncedar]

15. Stamp is so great as the hard man

He somehow conveyed all that guilt and grief that was being suppressed. He was brilliant.

Of course, Peter Fonda was a great villainous foil in that movie.

I am watching it again tonight.

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18. Just started it

The Who playing in
opening scene, The Seeker.

[Easterncedar]

21. The music and the editing are brilliant in this, too

[maxsolomon]

25. Don't forget Luis Guzman

Currently starring as Gomez Addams in Wednesday.

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27. I always hoped Wilson came up with a way

to get him a new car after it got shot up and crashed!

[LudwigPastorius]

10. He was a great straight man to Eddie Murphy in "Bowfinger".

...playing a pseudo-new age scam artist/therapist.

[Clouds Passing]

11. Terrence

[TrumanTheTiger]

12. Chancellor Velorum from Star Wars

Last leader of the Galactic Republic before Sideous took over through a slow-moving and legal coup, staying in power much longer than he should’ve (per Obi-Wan Kenobi) thanks to repeated “galactic emergencies” that he was working both side of.

[FakeNoose]

13. R.I.P. Terrence Stamp, an awesome actor for many decades

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Terrence Stamp as the sweet-faced sailor in Billy Budd, 1962.
I believe it was his first starring role, and the first movie I ever saw him in.

[Aristus]

16. Stamp did such an incredible job in "Priscilla".

I was already very strongly pro-gay rights when the film came out in 1994. But the story, and Stamp’s performance, really impressed upon me the importance of standing with transgender people, too. He played a role (literally) in making me the liberal I am today.

[OldBaldy1701E]

17. Farewell Mr. Stamp.

You were amazing as Zod, and I cannot say enough about Priscilla!

[jcboon]

19. He was amazing

I am overcome with grief. He was a teenage crush.

[Skittles]

20. .....

[Buddyzbuddy]

22. "TELL THEM I'M COMING"

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23. And he sure as hell did!

[Paladin]

24. Fine actor. RIP. (nt)

[oasis]

26. Great actor. His films were most memorable.

R.I.P. Terence.