Veteran British actor Terence Stamp, who starred in the original Superman films, has died aged 87. The Academy Award-nominated actor, who played Kryptonian villain General Zod in Superman and Superman II, died on Sunday. His career spanned more than six decades, with acclaimed performances in films including Billy Budd, Far From the Madding Crowd, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Valkyrie.

Veteran British actor Terence Stamp, who starred in the original Superman films, has died aged 87.The Academy Award-nominated actor, who played Kryptonian villain General Zod in Superman and Superman II, died on Sunday.His career spanned more than six decades, with acclaimed performances in films including Billy Budd, Far From the Madding Crowd, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Valkyrie.