Ian McDiarmid

Actor Born 1944 Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK 9 TV Shows 8 Movies

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

Alongside acting, Ian McDiarmid is also known as a director.

Ian McDiarmid's most notable role to date came in Return of the Jedi (1983), where he played The Emperor. He also appeared in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) as Senator Palpatine. Most recently appeared in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious.

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