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
Known for
Filmography
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
2022 · Self - Emperor Palpatine
The Skywalker Legacy
2020 · Self
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019 · Emperor Palpatine
The Lost City of Z
2017 · Sir George Goldie
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
2015 · Emperor Palpatine (voice)
Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel
2015 · Self
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
2015 · Self
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005 · Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Star Wars: A Musical Journey
2005 · Host
The Story of Star Wars
2004 · Palpatine/The Emperor (archive footage)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002 · Chancellor Palpatine
Crime and Punishment
2002 · Porfiry
The Beginning: Making Episode I
2001 · Self
Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend
2000 · Self
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999 · Senator Palpatine
Sleepy Hollow
1999 · Dr. Lancaster
All the King's Men
1999 · Rev. Pierrepoint Edwards
Great Expectations
1999 · Jaggers
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception
1999 · Prof. Levi
Hillsborough
1996 · Doctor Popper, Coroner
Annie: A Royal Adventure
1995 · Dr. Eli Eon
Restoration
1995 · Ambrose
Heart of Darkness
1993 · Doctor
Chernobyl: The Final Warning
1991 · Dr. Vatisenko
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988 · Arthur
Return of the Jedi
1983 · The Emperor
Gorky Park
1983 · Professor Andreev
Dragonslayer
1981 · Brother Jacopus
The Awakening
1980 · Dr. Richter
Richard's Things
1980 · Burglar
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
1980 · Reg Smeeton
Macbeth
1979 · The Porter / Ross
The Likely Lads
1976 · Vicar