Stamp is remembered for his portrayal of “unforgettable characters,” from Superman villain General Zod to a trans woman in ‘Priscilla.’

Terence Stamp, the British actor who often portrayed complex villains, including General Zod in the early Superman films, has died. He was 87.

Terence Stamp, the English actor best known for playing General Zod in two of the “Superman” movies and for his role in “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” has died at 87. Stamp received an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe award for “Billy Budd.