The actor earned an Oscar nom for his first film, 'Billy Budd,' was menacing in 'Superman,' 'The Limey' and 'The Collector' and romanced Julie Christie on and off the screen.

Known for his “heartbreak blue eyes,” he also starred in “Billy Budd” and “The Collector” and had a memorable role in “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.”

The English actor was best known for starring as the arch-villain in the original Superman films and for depicting the title character in Billy Budd.