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Ian McDiarmid
Born 1944-08-11Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK
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
Screen work
Movies & roles
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's ReturnSelf - Emperor PalpatineThe Skywalker LegacySelfStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerEmperor PalpatineThe Lost City of ZSir George GoldieStar Wars: Greatest MomentsSelfStar Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber DuelSelfStar Wars Rebels: The Siege of LothalEmperor Palpatine (voice)The OddsRoleMargaretDenis ThatcherOur Hidden LivesB. CharlesStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithChancellor Palpatine / Darth SidiousStar Wars: A Musical JourneyHostThe Story of Star WarsPalpatine/The Emperor (archive footage)Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesChancellor PalpatineCrime and PunishmentPorfiryThe Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode ISelfSleepy Hollow: Behind the LegendSelfSleepy HollowDr. LancasterAll the King's MenRev. Pierrepoint EdwardsThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of DeceptionProf. LeviStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceSenator PalpatineGreat ExpectationsJaggersHillsboroughDoctor Popper, CoronerRestorationAmbrose