Ian McDiarmid

Acting · Born 1944-08-11 in 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

Filmography

• Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels as Arthur
• Dragonslayer as Brother Jacopus
• Return of the Jedi as The Emperor
• Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace as Senator Palpatine
• Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones as Chancellor Palpatine
• Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
• Sleepy Hollow as Dr. Lancaster
• Macbeth as The Porter / Ross
• The Awakening as Dr. Richter