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),

One of Stamp’s most iconic roles was in the classic movie The Collector. Released in June 1965, the psychological drama was directed by William Wyler and starred Stamp as Freddie Clegg, a socially awkward amateur entomologist who stalks an art student,

"You were a true inspiration, both in & out of heels," Pearce wrote of his The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert co-star

He helped redefine male beauty, ushering in the era of the cinematic bad boy.

Terence Stamp, the film actor who has died aged 87, was once described as “the most beautiful man in the world”.