Terence Stamp

Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner, Terence Stamp is a vastly experienced and respected British actor. 

Early Accomplishments

After watching Gary Cooper in Beau Geste in 1939, 3-year old Terence fell in love with acting. He earned a living by working at advert agencies in the 50s.

He trained at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts on scholarship and performed in the nationwide tour of the play The Long the Short and the Tall. 

His movie debut came in 1962 with Billy Budd which earned him international recognition.

Best Known For

His most notable work is in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert in 1994 while other worthy mentions are The Limey in 1999, The Adjustment Bureau in 2011 and Unfinished Song in 2012.

He went from playing Superman’s nemesis in the 1978 & ’80 films to playing his father’s voice in Smallville in 2003 to 2011. 

He also appeared in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children in 2016 and as Odin in Viking Destiny in 2017.

Sexual Orientation

Terence is straight. His 2002 marriage to 35 years younger Elizabeth O’Rourke ended in 2008. 

He dated Jean Shrimpton in 1964 and after the breakup 2 years later, Stamp embarked on a decade long sabbatical to India. 

He also dated Julie Christie in 1961, Celia Hammond in 1967 and Peggy Lipton.

Family

He is the oldest of the five children born to Thomas and Ethel Stamp which includes his late brother Chris Stamp and sister Lynette Stamp.

Religion 

It is unclear what religion Terence practices. While he spent a decade in the doctrine of Krishnamurti, he as lent his voice as God in the New King James version of the audio Bible.

Worth To Know

Because he has been lactose and wheat intolerant since the 60s, his brand of organic wheat & dairy free food products was launched in 1994.