Terence Stamp, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in "Superman" and "Billy Budd," died Sunday, his family confirmed to Reuters. He was 87.

Terence Stamp was perhaps best known for his role as General Zod in two Superman movies in the 1970s and the Oscar-nominated title role in the 1962 film Billy Budd. The legendary British actor died on Aug.

The British actor, who starred in 'Billy Budd,' 'Wall Street,' 'Superman II' and 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,' died Sunday at 87.