India, Aug. 17 -- Terence Stamp, who portrayed the arch-enemy General Zod in Superman movies, died at the age of 87. The Oscar-nominated actor is known for his stunning performances in several movies, including The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Far From the Madding Crowd, and Valkyrie during the course of a six-decade career.

In a statement given to the Reuters news agency, his family said: "He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and a writer that will continue to touch people for years to come."

Stamp's terrifying portrayal of a psycho holding a young woman (Samantha Eggar) hostage in William Wyler's The Collector (1965) earned him the Cannes Film Festival's best actor prize. He then had a succ...