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.

The late great Terence Stamp was an actor of such magnitude and charisma that he was often associated with a form of “effortless cool” that he earned from his prominence in the “Swinging Sixties” generation.

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Terence Stamp, who died on August 17 at age 87, had an eclectic, decades-long career, with memorable roles in everything from arthouse films to blockbusters. The British actor, who was known for his performances in films like Billy Budd (1962),

He helped redefine male beauty, ushering in the era of the cinematic bad boy.