Overview

• Stamp’s family announced he died Sunday morning at age 87, describing his oeuvre as extraordinary and asking for privacy.
• He first gained international attention with a 1963 Oscar nomination for his role in Billy Budd, establishing him as a symbol of 1960s cinema.
• After a quieter period in the 1970s, he returned to prominence as the arch-villain General Zod in Superman (1978) and its 1980 sequel.
• Over six decades, Stamp appeared in diverse roles from art-house collaborations with directors like Fellini and Pasolini to franchise films such as Star Wars: Episode I and The Adjustment Bureau.
• Born in London’s East End in 1938, he left school early to work before winning a scholarship to drama school and later exploring writing alongside his acting career.