Indie Icons: Terence Stamp on His Role in 'Superman'

The iconic actor shares how his dad's guidance helped him get past a bumpy start to his career and how his role in 'Superman' gave his career another bump start.

[@Playitstraight44]

Incredibly underrated actor.

[@wahivalleys3011]

What? He's NOT underrated by anyone! Wahi' Valleys

[@walteraprichard6456]

Nobody will replace Terence as the one of the best villian's as General Zod in Superman 2.

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Michael Shannon did, and he was brilliant in his role as general Zod. He is equally extremely talented and he had the physique for that part.

[@runetherkelsen8700]

The blueprint of what great supervillain should be

[@arjaysmithjr9083]

@@vardellsfolly5200 Oh please! Shannon is a hack actor not even in Stamp's league!

[@vardellsfolly5200]

@@arjaysmithjr9083 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pojHlWmVj92LbsU

[@MrAckers75]

@@vardellsfolly5200 he was absolutely garbage compared to stamp

[@jntdhome]

"You will bow down before me!! Both you, and then one day, your heirs!!" His delivery of that line still gives me chills. I've adored every film this man has done since.

[@JohnSmithz]

He must go with jack o'halloran in ukraina to stop war as general Zod hahaha.

[@user-ws7kd1qt6y]

John D, I've seen him only in Superman II. I just found out he was in other stuff, surprisingly. What would you recommend?

[@purefoldnz3070]

he has the best Star Wars story about George Lucas not paying him much for a role and he received a very "special" gift one day which ended up being a Phantom Menace stationary set.

[@Threetwocharlie]

and perhaps even before 🤔 .. Billy Budd was extraordinary 👌

[@johnthomsen8802]

@@user-ws7kd1qt6y Valkyrie

[@jaybird8192]

Kneel before Zod!!

[@Account-ow6rz]

ZOD!!!

[@56postoffice]

Great, great actor. He was brilliant in *"The Limey,"* *"Wall Street."* General Zod was his comeback role, and what a comeback.

[@darbyheavey406]

Wall Street….wow….totally forgot that. Thank you.

[@56postoffice]

@darbyheavey406 Yeah, if I remember (have to dig out my DVD) he was Michael Douglas' rival.

[@mr.nobody9697]

"is there nobody on this planet to even challenge me?"

[@williamshaw9047]

I used to say that to my little brother whenever I won a board game.

[@stevenhibbert5565]

Superman who is this superman

[@sean2015]

KNEEL before Terence

[@tgmartin]

A reminder of when working class actors actually stood a chance in the industry

[@andrewmllns]

Yes 👍 All the new Marvel and DC movies have British actors but they are all middle class Sad but true Hollywood etc doesn’t cast working classes anymore

[@edkeaton]

I loved Terence Stamp as "General Zod" in the "Superman" films! He was tailor-made for that role! No other actor could have played that role any better! 😎👍

[@RoonGang09]

Love his voice which is perfect for a villain

[@jamesp4521]

Kneel before Stamp!

[@RBlair69]

STAMP!

[@generalzod7959]

He portrayed me best!

[@nicktroisi6347]

KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!!

[@milcycat7285]

“Revenge”!!!

[@VLADIMIR007ISH]

How about the new version the man of Steel?? General

[@generalzod7959]

@@VLADIMIR007ISH haven't seen it

[@rockaustin5130]

I still say he should've had a small cameo in Man of Steel.

[@viking90706]

IK RIGHT?!

[@dstacyify]

We at least got him voicing Jor-El in Smallville.

[@Halpin2006]

Don't forget, he was also Chancellor Vallorum in Star Wars: Phantom Menace.

[@brucemcgraw7014]

Best villain of ALL TIME

[@danclark1348]

I often kneeled before sod while landscaping.

[@kxmode]

(☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞

[@nathancruz9172]

Zod

[@SheepofTheShepherd-nu3lz]

😁😅👍

[@masere]

Oh sod it. Zod it.

[@JR-ez3zd]

Fun Fact he and Sean Connery were roommates before Sean became known as James Bond! His appearance on 1978 Superman was the first time that I knew of him! He is the Ultimate actor to play General Zod! The newer version of Superman in which General Zod appearance is undoubtedly a very close second!

[@DerekLyons]

My dear Terence. You are the best!

[@robertpolityka8464]

General Zod is my favorite villian from the Superman movies.

[@JohnSmithz]

He must go in ukraina to stop the war as general.Zod.

[@MrTkwbear]

Terence always adds a lot to every movie he's in.

[@keiranninjaspirit]

It's so sad to hear of his father telling the young Terrance..that folks like us don't stand a chance 😢so glad he proved dad wrong.. persistence..it will erode all obstacles in your life😊

[@user-ws7kd1qt6y]

I know, right? The way he related that story, I was thinking his dad was going to say something encouraging. "Son... people like us don't do things like that." My heart sank. So thankful young Terence didn't always pay attention to authority!

[@areasevenpro]

Until now, Terence Stamp's portrayal of General Zod is one of the greatest screen villains of all time. Even if you can't take Stamp seriously anymore after The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

[@DCMarvel2009]

areasevenpro Until now? What do you mean by that, may I ask? Are you alluding to the other live-action actors who played Zod?

[@redfullpack]

Terence Stamp is the real GENERAL Zod. On the other hand Michael Shannon is PRIVATE zod

[@areasevenpro]

Michael Shannon greatly improved his performance as Zod in Batman v Superman, though.

[@DCMarvel2009]

areasevenpro Bah-dum-TSCHHH!!!

[@DavidNicholson101]

Red Fullpack Human Terence Stamp, the ONLY General Zod.

[@Charlesbjtown]

You will bow down before me, I SWEAR it!!

[@seferino]

No matter if it takes an eternity.

[@benjaminlucas1635]

What i found ironic was that he was the voice of Jor-el in Smallville.

[@BornAgainRN]

Terence Stamp as General Zod in Superman AND the Chancellor in Star Wars. Demonstrates how great of a character actor he is.

[@notanfningain]

This is one hell of an inspirational clip.

[@edwardkinsey5680]

Zod becomes Jor- El in Smallville

[@jeremyv4636]

what a terrific actor-much love, Terry!

[@delnajamusic]

The one and only General Zod...thank you very much...

[@Rylosalex]

Yep I will NEVER see anyone else playing him

[@williambarnes7133]

Underrated actor

[@siz4sean]

He stole the show and chewed the scenery as Zod.

[@LGKids]

One of the best on scene villians ever! Peace!

[@jbradbury2]

Isn't it funny how really nice people in real life most often end up playing the baddys. What a great great job he did as General Zod.

[@francisdybczak7215]

He was great as Zod

[@mrmeme-jq6qr]

Always enjoyed his parts he played

[@trainwreck544]

I delivered a parcel today to him. I'm ashamed i didn't recognised him immediately but he had a familiar face. Very nice guy

[@PaulMichaels2010]

"I was General Zod and Bernadette Bassinger." Probably the best audition line ever.

[@ibziahmed9750]

General zod best villian

[@generalzod7959]

True dat.

[@napdragon94]

I love his portrayal of Jor El in Smallville absolutely fantastic actor!!!!!!!

[@iheartscaryclowns]

My favorite line from Terence Stamp in The Limey: "Tell him I'm coming!"

[@listentothenightfilms]

"I like the globe that glows red like our Krypton sun, but not this irritating noise. Make way." lmfao literally EVERTHING Zod said was gold.

[@RollingOrmond]

What a treasure, and lesson in longevity.

[@SheepofTheShepherd-nu3lz]

Best scene ever in Superman 2. Kneel before Zod and and then his hand got crushed😁😅👍☝

[@darkhall8227]

great actor

[@gregorbegger9291]

Best General Zod ever. I would just love it if he got recast as him again.

[@rockie0708]

30 is the new 20s. It’s never to late.

[@MKF30]

I hope he makes an appearance on Krypton, would be awesome!

[@Czechbound]

Indeed, what an ICON !

[@AlexGarcia-ze4yg]

One of cinema's all time greatest villains!

[@ChrisAldridge]

Terence rocks.

[@K._Oss]

All these years I had known him from young guns in the Phantom Menace. But also, you can’t not know about the who and Chris stamp. When I finally tied the knot that Chris was this guy‘s brother I fell off my chair

[@Lord_of_The_World]

Fantastic actor. Cinematic history for portraying General Zod. Just a brilliant performance.

[@ziggymorris8760]

We aged so much since then.

[@ppuh6tfrz646]

@ziggy morris Yeah. That's what time does to people... (Sigh).

[@mariaconway4241]

Such an authentic charismatic guy

[@MassGainingGuy]

"We have all of this without you, you cannot bargain with what you don't have."

[@ohyeah1994]

Just a bit of trivia: Ronny Cox was born the day after Terence Stamp was born. Both amazing actors.

[@ppuh6tfrz646]

@Mike Oxbig Wow.... Amazing... How absolutely fascinating... Terence Stamp was born 5223 days after Marlon Brando. Marlon Brando was born 6161 days after Laurence Olivier. Equally amazing and fascinating...

[@KenSerpico5450]

His role in "Genuine Risk" as Paul Hellwart and his memorable quote, "nice weekend?" was good as well.

[@mollygilligan4849]

It is so amazingly refreshing nowadays to see an actor who hasn't had any cosmetic work done. He's gorgeous.

[@sianwarwick633]

Great guy, so relaxed about himself. Breeeeeaaathe

[@hobbikats8744]

I love him

[@user-mf7mm3fi7f]

Let us not forget.. he did the original Haunted Mansion movie with Eddie Murphy! What a great actor Terrence is.

[@candidoj]

He is wonderful

[@vassa1972]

Terrace was great as general Zod in the first 2 Christopher Reeve Superman movies better than what came out recently over the last 5 years

[@plutonicfireball1559]

Excellent actor, he was great as Bernadette in Priscilla Queen of the Desert too

[@Paul-bd4dm]

A great actor,kneel before general zod , classic line

[@flipjin]

You have been known to disagree with the council before. Yours could become an important voice in the new order, second only to my own! I offer you a chance for greatness, Jor-El! Take it! Join us!

[@rotoscopic8757]

Why isn't the interviewer kneeling?

[@user-ic7be7oo2t]

Потрясающий!!!увидела только в 2021г.в Collector.Гениальная игра.Супер.Эмоции зашкаливают.Здорово.Красавец и Талант

[@WellMefisto]

He looked a lot like Anthony Hopkins when younger, mainly at 03:21!

[@MMAfighter38113]

Well Mefisto Anthony Hopkins would’ve made a great Zod

[@demarcusanderson4205]

@@MMAfighter38113 That would have been sick to see.

[@MMAfighter38113]

@@demarcusanderson4205 he plays a great villain though

[@demarcusanderson4205]

@@MMAfighter38113 Indeed he does.

[@TimMosleycar3hur]

They don't mention it, but I thought he was terrific in Wall Street as Sir Lawrence "Larry" Wildman. On the funny side, in Bowfinger as well, actually! Love this guy

[@danclark1348]

I liked him in Priscilla queen of the desert and My Bosses Daughter.

[@LandersWorkshop]

I thought that was a bad career move and look to be honest.

[@torontomunda]

So this is planet Houston

[@johnthomsen8802]

Terrence Stamp also played a great General Beck in Valkyrie.

[@jamesfrancismchalejr7944]

Mr. Stamp has traveled the long road & hung in there.I like him in the limey.

[@williamp9983]

Welcome to Houston planet Mr.Stamp🌍🌎🌏❤🎬📽🎞🎞🎞..

[@nicholasjanke3476]

Terence later returned to comic book realm in the Marvel film Elektra playing Stick-a hero character this time around.

[@silverbolbo]

His girlfriend was really beautiful indeed.

[@LandersWorkshop]

I wonder who she was?

[@Monty55581]

A humble men

[@stanlibuda5786]

"Kneel before Zod!" 😄

[@therealjd4life]

He was great in YES MAN also

[@Free-hr2ln]

i am General zod your ruler

[@williamshaw9047]

Crude noisemaker...

[@tmseh]

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

[@nathancruz9172]

Kneel before Zod!

[@purefoldnz3070]

he has the best Star Wars story about George Lucas not paying him much for a role and he received a very "special" gift one day which ended up being a Phantom Menace stationary set.

[@user-iy6rm6pm4j]

"Kneel before Zod."

[@susanb2015]

He was a cutie in Billy Bud.

[@mariolooney70]

The curse of AGING

[@darkhall8227]

i read at he auditioned for james bond but brocolli didnt like what he wanted to do as bond

[@mella751]

Who is broccoli

[@samadbaksh]

Jumper S it’s a vegetable

[@cdgates1]

phantomia peroni Albert R. Brocolli was the producer of the James Bond movies

[@spinandmarty]

And brilliant in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert!

[@davidtaylor328]

This is 1 Cool Video !!! 👍

[@danielroldancalderon8959]

Terence Stamp el mejor general zod de todos los tiempos arrodillate ante zod

[@westmcgee9320]

False advertising. This was barely about Zod.

[@joshuaoneill3118]

Who is this....Super...MAN!?

[@geoffreyvanvugt6227]

One and only Zod.

[@borakaraca9788]

supereme chancellor of the galactic republic

[@Astitwam]

The Hit

[@mella751]

He looked like Simon let Bon younger 😁

[@AnthonyChildress]

When he did Billy Budd, he was more beautiful than Marilyn Monroe. Kudos, Terry.

[@runisa]

He played zod and Jor el

[@kingsnake23]

He still makes e crack up in My Boss's Daughter, when he gets his ass kicked by mud, beer bottles, a mouse, a wine bottle, a bear trap, and a garbage bag full of bottles.

[@williamshaw9047]

Who but Terence Stamp could get away with a houndstooth ascot in this day and age?