Terence Stamp had an incredible career, playing many iconic roles.
The British actor passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 87, with his family revealing the news in a statement to Reuters.
âHe leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a writer that will continue to touch and inspire people for years to come,â the family said. âWe ask for privacy at this sad time.â
So, now seems like the perfect time to look back at his career, especially through photos.
Billy Budd (1962)
Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images1962: British actor Terence Stamp smiles in a still from director Peter Ustinov’s film, ‘Billy Budd’. Stamp has blonde hair and is wearing a leather vest. Photo by Frank Martin/BIPs/Getty ImagesJuly 1961: British actor, writer and director Peter Ustinov (background) directing Terence Stamp (right) on the set of Ustinov’s film ‘Billy Budd’ in which they both star. Photo by Keystone Features/Getty ImagesAugust 1961: British Actor Terence Stamp stares intently out to the horizon as the character Billy Budd on location during the making of the film of the same name that was directed, produced and writen by Peter Ustinov. Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesActors Terence Stamp and Samantha Eggar at the premiere of the film ‘Billy Budd’ at the Leicester Square Theatre, London, 21st September 1962. Stamp plays the title role in the film.
Term of Trial (1962)
Photo by Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesActor Terence Stamp and Iilja Suchaner at the “Term of Trial” film premiere, London, August 17th 1962.
The Collector (1965)
Photo by Columbia Pictures/Getty Images1965: British actor Terence Stamp prepares to take a photograph, in a still from director William Wyler’s film, ‘The Collector’. Photo by Archive Photos/Getty ImagesEnglish actor Terence Stamp as he appears in ‘The Collector’, (aka ‘The Butterfly Collector’), a film from the Columbia Pictures Corporation, 1965. Photo by Columbia/Getty ImagesSamantha Eggar fights off Terence Stamp in a scene from the film ‘The Collector’, 1965. Photo by Columbia/Getty ImagesTerence Stamp puts hand over Samantha Eggar’s mouth in a scene from the film ‘The Collector’, 1965. Photo by Columbia Pictures/Getty ImagesTerence Stamp with his hands up in a scene from the film ‘The Collector’, 1965. Photo by Columbia Pictures/Getty ImagesTerence Stamp and Samantha Eggar embracing in a scene from the film ‘The Collector’, 1965. Photo by Columbia Pictures/Getty ImagesTerence Stamp stares at Samantha Eggar in a scene from the film ‘The Collector’, 1965. Photo by Columbia/Getty ImagesSamantha Eggar walks as Terence Stamp watches in a scene from the film ‘The Collector’, 1965.
Modesty Blaise (1966)
Photo by 20th Century Fox Pictures/Courtesy of Getty ImagesBritish actor Terence Stamp and Italian actor Monica Vitti lie together on a rocky ledge in a still from the film, ‘Modesty Blaise,’ directed by Joseph Losey, 1966. Photo by 20th Century Fox Pictures/Courtesy of Getty ImagesPromotional poster for the film, ‘Modesty Blaise,’ directed by Joseph Losey and starring (L-R): Dirk Bogarde, Monica Vitti and Terence Stamp, 1966. Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesActor Terence Stamp on the set of 20th Century Fox movie “Modesty Blaise” in 1966. Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesActress Monica Vitti and actor Terence Stamp on the set of 20th Century Fox movie “Modesty Blaise” in 1966.
Poor Cow (1967)
Photo by Archive Photos/Getty ImagesEnglish actor Terence Stamp on the set of a film circa 1960’s. Possibly from the 1967 film ‘Poor Cow’. Photo by National General Pictures/Getty ImagesTerence Stamp holds a guitar with a boy and Carol White in a scene from the film ‘Poor Cow’, 1967. Photo by National General Pictures/Getty ImagesTerence Stamp reaches for Carol White in a scene from the film ‘Poor Cow’, 1967. Photo by National General Pictures/Getty ImagesTerence Stamp has a picnic with Carol White in a scene from the film ‘Poor Cow’, 1967. Photo by National General Pictures/Getty ImagesCarol White kisses Terence Stamp in a scene from the film ‘Poor Cow’, 1967.
Far From the Madding Crowd (1967)
Photo by George Freston/Fox Photos/Getty Images16th October 1967: Actor Terence Stamp being interviewed at the Royal Film Premiere of ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’ at the Odeon, Marble Arch, London. He played the part of Sergeant Troy in the film. Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images17th October 1967: Actor Terence Stamp and model Celia Hammond attend the film premiere of ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ in which he stars. The premiere is at the Odeon, Marble Arch, London.
Blue (1968)
Terence Stamp coming out of the water with two pistols in a scene from the film ‘Blue’, 1967. (Photo by Paramount/Getty Images)Photo by Paramount/Getty ImagesTerence Stamp holding Joanna Pettet in the water in a scene from the film ‘Blue’, 1967.
The Mind of Mr. Soames (1970)
Photo by David Cairns/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesEnglish actor Terence Stamp during the filming of ‘The Mind of Mr. Soames’ at Shepperton Studios, Surrey, 1969. Photo by David Cairns/Getty ImagesEnglish actor Terence Stamp filming a scene for Alan Cooke’s science fiction drama ‘The Mind Of Mr Soames’ at Shepperton Studios.
Together? (1979)
Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesJacqueline Bisset and Terence Stamp sit in steam room in a scene from the movie “Together?”, circa 1979. Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images(L-R) Monica Guerritore,Terence Stamp, Jacqueline Bisset , Luca Venantini and Maximilian Schell pose for the movie “Together?”, circa 1979.
Vatican Conspiracy (1982)
Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesCIRA 1981: Fabrizio Bentivoglio confronts Terence Stamp in a scene of the movie “Vatican Conspiracy” circa 1981.
The Real McCoy (1993)
Photo by Universal/Getty ImagesTerence Stamp and Val Kilmer watch as Kim Basinger breaks into a vault in a scene from the film ‘The Real McCoy’, 1993.
The Adventures Of Priscilla (1994)
Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty ImagesAustralian actor Guy Pearce, British actor Terence Stamp, and Australian film director Stephan Elliott attend the Hollywood premiere of ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ held at the Cinerama Dome Theater in Los Angeles, California, 9th August 1994. Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty ImagesBritish actor Terence Stamp, Australian actor Guy Pearce, and Australian film director Stephan Elliott attend the Hollywood premiere of ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ held at the Cinerama Dome Theater in Los Angeles, California, 9th August 1994. Photo credit should read GREG WOOD/AFP via Getty ImagesSydney, AUSTRALIA: Terence Stamp (L) who played the original character Bernadette in the film version of “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”, presents in Sydney, 05 October 2006, a silver high-heel drag stiletto to Tony Sheldon (R) who plays Bernadette in the stage production. Priscilla, which has its world premiere in Sydney on 07 October, tells the funny and moving story of three drag queens who find themselves like fish out of water when they head west across the desert from Sydney to fulfil a performance engagement in Alice Springs. AFP PHOTO/Greg WOOD Photo by Paul McConnell/Getty ImagesSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 07: Actor Terence Stamp arrives at the world premiere of “Priscilla Queen Of The Desert – The Musical” at the Lyric Theatre, Star City on October 7, 2006 in Sydney, Australia.
Red Planet (2000)
Photo by Jasin Boland/Warner Bros./Newsmakers381454 04: From l-r: Tom Sizemore (as Dr. Quinn Burchenal), Simon Baker (as Chip Pettengill), Benjamin Bratt (as Ted Santen) and Terence Stamp (as Dr. Bud Chantillas) travel to Mars to investigate human living conditions on that planet in Warner Bros. Pictures” and Village Roadshow Pictures” epic romantic adventure, “Red Planet.”
The Haunted Mansion (2003)
Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 23: Cast members (from left to right) Terence Stamp, Wallace Shawn, Aree Davis, Eddie Murphy, Marc John Jeffries, Marsha Thomason, Dina Waters and Jennifer Tilly pose at the premiere of “The Haunted Mansion” held on November 23, 2003 at the El Capitan Theater, in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES – NOVEMBER 23: Actors Jennifer Tilly and Terence Stamp pose at the after-party for “The Haunted Mansion” at the El Capitan Theater on November 23, 2003 in Los Angeles, California.Photo by Giulio Marcocchi /Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 23: Actor Terence Stamp and guest attend the world film premiere of “The Haunted Mansion” at the El Capitan Theatre on November 23, 2003 in Hollywood, California.
These Foolish Things (2006)
Carlo Allegri/Getty ImagesCANNES, FRANCE – MAY 13: Writer/director Julia Taylor-Stanley and actor Terence Stamp pose for a portrait while promoting the film “These Foolish Things” at the the 58th International Cannes Film Festival May 13, 2005 in Cannes, France.
Song For Marion (2012)
Photo by Sonia Recchia/Getty ImagesTORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 15: Actor Terence Stamp attends the “Song For Marion” Premiere during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival held at Roy Thomson Hall on September 15, 2012 in Toronto, Canada.
Valkyrie (2008)
Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 18: Actor Terence Stamp arrives on the red carpet of the Los Angeles premiere of “Valkyrie” at the Directors Guild of America on December 18, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
Yes Man (2008)
Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 17: Actor Terence Stamp and director Peyton Reed arrive at the premiere of Warner Bros. Picture’s “Yes Man” held at the Mann Village Theater on December 17, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
Wanted (2008)
Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 19: Actor Terence Stamp (L) and producer Marc Platt talk at the after party for the premiere of Universal’s “Wanted” at the Village Theater on June 19, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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