Ian McDiarmid

Ian McDiarmid

Acting

Born 1944-08-11

Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK

Biography

Ian McDiarmid (born 11 August 1944) is a Scottish actor and director best known for portraying Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars film series. He has received an Olivier Award for Best Actor and a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performances. Wikipedia

Known For

Popular credits

Return of the Jedi
7.9

Return of the Jedi

The Emperor

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
6.6

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Senator Palpatine

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
7.5

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
6.6

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Chancellor Palpatine

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
6.3

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Emperor Palpatine

Sleepy Hollow
7.2

Sleepy Hollow

Dr. Lancaster

The Lost City of Z
6.4

The Lost City of Z

Sir George Goldie

Star Wars: The Clone Wars
8.5

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Darth Sidious (voice) (archive sound)

Obi-Wan Kenobi
7.0

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

Star Wars: The Bad Batch
8.2

Star Wars: The Bad Batch

Darth Sidious / Emperor Palpatine (voice)

Star Wars: The Bad Batch
8.2

Star Wars: The Bad Batch

Emperor Palpatine (voice)

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
6.8

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

Self - Emperor Palpatine

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
7.1

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Arthur

Star Wars Rebels
7.7

Star Wars Rebels

Emperor Palpatine

Star Wars Rebels
7.7

Star Wars Rebels

Emperor Palpatine (voice)

Utopia
8.0

Utopia

Anton

Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi
8.0

Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi

Darth Sidious (voice)

Gorky Park
6.3

Gorky Park

Professor Andreev

Dragonslayer
6.5

Dragonslayer

Brother Jacopus

Britannia
6.9

Britannia

King Pellenor

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