The actor earned an Oscar nom for his first film, 'Billy Budd,' was menacing in 'Superman,' 'The Limey' and 'The Collector' and romanced Julie Christie on and off the screen.

Known for his “heartbreak blue eyes,” he also starred in “Billy Budd” and “The Collector” and had a memorable role in “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.”

Stamp received an Oscar nomination for 1962’s Billy Budd. Known primarily for his roles as villains, he played General Zod in 1978’s Superman and 1980’s Superman II, and appeared in Wall Street, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and The Haunted Mansion, to name a few.