Fantastic Four was far from perfect, but Julian McMahon's performance as Victor von Doom was one of the best things about it.

Julian McMahon, the actor best known for starring in 'Nip/Tuck' and portraying Doctor Doom in the 'Fantastic Four' films, has died at the age of 56.

McMahon was born in the 1960s, into the highest portions of the Australian upper crust: His father, Sir Billy McMahon, served as the country’s Prime Minister from 1971 to 1972, and his mother, Lady Sonia McMahon was a prominent (and infamously intimidating) socialite and philanthropist.