Overview

• Stamp’s family confirmed his death Sunday morning at age 87 in a statement requesting privacy, without disclosing a cause.
• He broke through in the 1960s with an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Billy Budd and collaborations with directors such as William Wyler and Federico Fellini.
• He became a mainstream icon by playing General Zod in Richard Donner’s Superman (1978) and its sequel Superman II (1980).
• Later roles included Chancellor Finis Valorum in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and a memorable turn as a trans woman in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
• His diverse career melded art-house prestige with blockbuster success, leaving an enduring impact on multiple generations of audiences.