 ProductLink |
|
 Terence was born in London and spent his early years watching American films and dreamed of being like the stars on the screen, He was awarded a scholarship for the Webber Douglas School of Dramatic Art. In his second Year during an audition Peter Ustinov signed him for the leading role in the film Billy Budd. It was not only his film debut but his perfomance earned him his first and only Oscar nomination in 1962 and marked the start of his international stardom, He consolidated his career by working with some of the top directors such as William Wyler (The Collector) John Schlesinger (Far From the Madding Crowd)., Joseph Losey (Modesty Blaise} ken Loach (Poor Cow) and Theorem (Pasolini}, He then took a break from films and traveled around the world returning to films with a different view point and working in such films as Legal Eagles, The Hit for which he was awarded the Grand Medaille de Vermeil in Paris, Other films include Wall Street, Young Guns Alien Nations, Superman I and II. Later he published the first two instalments of his autobiography, Stamp Album, which became a best seller
Bio:
Terence was born in London and spent his early years watching American films and dreamed of being like the stars on the screen, He was awarded a scholarship for the Webber Douglas School of Dramatic Art. In his second Year during an audition Peter Ustinov signed him for the leading role in the film Billy Budd. It was not only his film debut but his perfomance earned him his first and only Oscar nomination in 1962 and marked the start of his international stardom, He consolidated his career by working with some of the top directors such as William Wyler (The Collector) John Schlesinger (Far From the Madding Crowd)., Joseph Losey (Modesty Blaise} ken Loach (Poor Cow) and Theorem (Pasolini}, He then took a break from films and traveled around the world returning to films with a different view point and working in such films as Legal Eagles, The Hit for which he was awarded the Grand Medaille de Vermeil in Paris, Other films include Wall Street, Young Guns Alien Nations, Superman I and II. Later he published the first two instalments of his autobiography, Stamp Album, which became a best seller
Tivia:
Went from playing Superman's adversary (General Zod in Superman II (1980)) to playing Superman's most loving parent (the voice of Jor-El on Smallville (2001)).Stamp has been wheat and dairy intolerant since the 1960s and launched "The Stamp Collection" range of organic wheat and dairy free products in 1994.A publicity shot from The Collector (1965) showing Stamp holding a chloroform pad was used for the cover of The Smiths single "What Difference Does It Make." After some copies were printed, Stamp decided he did not want his photo to be used, and the rest of the copies appeared with Morrissey in the exact same pose, looking very much like him but holding a glass of milk instead. Later, Stamp relented and his photo was reinstated on the 12-inch single cover.Turned down the title role in Alfie (1966) and suggested that they cast his roommate Michael Caine. Caine got the part, for which he received his first Oscar nomination. (Source: Robert Osborne on TCM 1/31/10).Has provided the voice of God in "The Word of Promise", an audio dramatization of the New King James Version of the Bible.Despite their being roommates when they were unknown actors, Terence Stamp admits that he and Michael Caine have never kept in contact. Stamp reckons this is down to Caine deliberately disassociating himself from him after becoming a star.Both he and his The Company of Wolves (1984) co-star David Warner have played Jor-El, the biological Kryptonian father of Superman. He provided the character's voice in Smallville (2001) whereas Warner played the role in Foundling (1994).Was originally considered for the role of John Ryder in The Hitcher (1986), which went to Rutger Hauer.Trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, whose alumni include Elizabeth Knowelden, Hugh Bonneville, Julia Ormond, Rupert Friend, Angela Lansbury, Matthew Goode,Daniel Hunt, Sue Johnston, Minnie Driver and Julian Fellowes.Celebrity spokesperson for Foster Grant sunglasses during the 1960s.Older brother of Christopher Stamp.Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#59) (1995).Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2006 Razzie Award nominating ballot. He was listed as a suggestion in the Worst Supporting Actor category for his performance in the film Elektra (2005). However, he failed to receive a nomination.Awarded a scholarship to the Webber Douglas school of Dramatic Art and during his second year had an audition with Peter Ustinov who signed him for the lead roll in Billy Budd which was his film debut for which he got an Oscar nomination. |
| Name: |
Terence Stamp |
Type: |
Actor,Director,Writer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
|
Business scope: |
Actor,Director,Writer |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Director,Writer |
| Model rank: |
420 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:09:20 |
| Height: |
5' 10' (1.78 m) |
| Biography: |
Terence was born in London and spent his early years watching American films and dreamed of being like the stars on the screen, He was awarded a scholarship for the Webber Douglas School of Dramatic Art. In his second Year during an audition Peter Us |
| Trivia: |
Went from playing Superman's adversary (General Zod in Superman II (1980)) to playing Superman's most loving parent (the voice of Jor-El on Smallville (2001)).Stamp has been wheat and dairy intolerant since the 1960s and launched "The Stamp Collection" range of organic wheat and dairy free products in 1994.A publicity shot from The Collector (1965) showing Stamp holding a chloroform pad was used for the cover of The Smiths single "What Difference Does It Make." After some copies were printed, Stamp decided he did not want his photo to be used, and the rest of the copies appeared with Morrissey in the exact same pose, looking very much like him but holding a glass of milk instead. Later, Stamp relented and his photo was reinstated on the 12-inch single cover.Turned down the title role in Alfie (1966) and suggested that they cast his roommate Michael Caine. Caine got the part, for which he received his first Oscar nomination. (Source: Robert Osborne on TCM 1/31/10).Has provided the voice of God in "The Word of Promise", an audio dramatization of the New King James Version of the Bible.Despite their being roommates when they were unknown actors, Terence Stamp admits that he and Michael Caine have never kept in contact. Stamp reckons this is down to Caine deliberately disassociating himself from him after becoming a star.Both he and his The Company of Wolves (1984) co-star David Warner have played Jor-El, the biological Kryptonian father of Superman. He provided the character's voice in Smallville (2001) whereas Warner played the role in Foundling (1994).Was originally considered for the role of John Ryder in The Hitcher (1986), which went to Rutger Hauer.Trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, whose alumni include Elizabeth Knowelden, Hugh Bonneville, Julia Ormond, Rupert Friend, Angela Lansbury, Matthew Goode,Daniel Hunt, Sue Johnston, Minnie Driver and Julian Fellowes.Celebrity spokesperson for Foster Grant sunglasses during the 1960s.Older brother of Christopher Stamp.Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#59) (1995).Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2006 Razzie Award nominating ballot. He was listed as a suggestion in the Worst Supporting Actor category for his performance in the film Elektra (2005). However, he failed to receive a nomination.Awarded a scholarship to the Webber Douglas school of Dramatic Art and during his second year had an audition with Peter Ustinov who signed him for the lead roll in Billy Budd which was his film debut for which he got an Oscar nomination. |
| Trademarks: |
Rich smooth voice
Often plays sinister villains
Calm reserved performances |
| Quotes: |
I would have liked to be James Bond.
<br />
<hr>
[on death] Few people understand it and live when it comes.
<br />
<hr>
[on declining to appear in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)] Actors prefer to work with actors.
<br />
<hr>
A lot of newspapers say Terence Stamp is playing himself and we're as bored as he is.
<br />
<hr>
A lot of people only see me as a villain. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Director,Writer |
| Others works: |
Novel: "The Night", 1993.
Narrated "The History of Soccer: The Beautiful Game", a seven-part series about the history of football/soccer around the world.
Music video: Appeared in "At the Bottom of Everything" for the band |
| Spouse: |
Elizabeth O'Rourke (December 31, 2002 - April 29, 2008) (divorced) |
| Parents: |
Thomas Stamp
Ethel Esther Perrott |
| Relatives: |
Christopher Stamp (Sibling) |
|
