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Ian McDiarmid

Acting · Born August 11, 1944 · Carnoustie, 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

Movies with Ian McDiarmid

• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) — Emperor Palpatine
• Sleepy Hollow (1999) — Dr. Lancaster
• Return of the Jedi (1983) — The Emperor
• Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) — Senator Palpatine
• Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) — Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
• The Lost City of Z (2017) — Sir George Goldie
• Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) — Chancellor Palpatine
• Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022) — Self - Emperor Palpatine
• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) — Arthur
• Gorky Park (1983) — Professor Andreev
• The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I (2001) — Self
• Dragonslayer (1981) — Brother Jacopus

TV shows with Ian McDiarmid

• Utopia (2013) — Anton
• Britannia (2018) — King Pellenor
• City of Vice (2008) — Henry Fielding