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

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),

British actor Terence Stamp, known for roles in "Billy Budd," "Superman" and "The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert," has died at age 87.