Terence Stamp, General Zod in ‘Superman,’ Dies at 87

Terence Stamp, the English actor best known for playing General Zod in two of the “Superman” movies and for his role in “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” has died at 87. Stamp received an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe award for “Billy Budd.” Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Joe Fryer looks back at Stamp’s wide-ranging career.

Aug 18, 2025 - 16:02
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Terence Stamp, General Zod in ‘Superman,’ Dies at 87
Terence Stamp, the English actor best known for playing General Zod in two of the “Superman” movies and for his role in “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” has died at 87. Stamp received an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe award for “Billy Budd.” Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Joe Fryer looks back at Stamp’s wide-ranging career.

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