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.

British actor Terence Stamp, who portrayed supervillain General Zod opposite Christopher Reeve in “Superman” and “Superman II” has died, his family announced. He was 87. Stamp’s family shared news of his death in a statement sent to the Reuters news agency on Sunday, Aug. 17, saying that he died that morning.

Terence Stamp, who famously played the archvillain General Zod in the first two Superman films, died Sunday at the age of 87. His death was confirmed by a representative after his family released a statement.