British actor Terence Stamp, ‘Superman’ star and famed figure of swinging London, dies at 87

London (CNN) — Terence Stamp, the British actor who became synonymous with Swinging London in the 1960s, has died, his family said Sunday, according to Reuters. He was 87 years old.

Stamp first came to prominence when he took on the titular role in the 1962 film “Billy Budd.” The black and white drama, directed by Peter Ustinov, who also starred, saw Stamp nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor - the only Oscar nomination of his lengthy career.

He went on to star in a host of films in the 1960s, among them John Schlesinger’s Thomas Hardy adaptation “Far From the Madding Crowd” and Ken Loach’s first feature film, “Poor Cow.”

CNN has reached out to his representatives for confirmation of his death.

He was a star who rose from humble beginnings in London’s East End, abo