The English actor was best known for starring as the arch-villain in the original Superman films and for depicting the title character in Billy Budd.

Terence Stamp, the British actor who became synonymous with Swinging London in the 1960s, has died, his family said Sunday, according to Reuters. He was 87 years old.

British actor Terence Stamp, who portrayed supervillain General Zod opposite Christopher Reeve in “Superman” and “Superman II” has died, his family announced.