Terence Stamp: 1960s icon who was the 'master of the brooding silence'
Published: 8/17/2025

Terence Stamp, the 1960s cinema icon known for his dashing looks and intense presence, passed away at 87. He portrayed sophisticated villains in films such as "Superman" and "Far From the Madding Crowd" before surprising fans with his Golden Globe-nominated role as a transgender woman in "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". Stamp's career spanned various genres, from Westerns to crime dramas, cementing his legacy as a versatile actor who continued to captivate audiences throughout his career.