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Ian McDiarmid
Acting
Born: August 11, 1944
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
Known For

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
as Emperor Palpatine

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
as Arthur

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
as Senator Palpatine

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
as Chancellor Palpatine

Return of the Jedi
as The Emperor

The Lost City of Z
as Sir George Goldie

Sleepy Hollow
as Dr. Lancaster

Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
as Emperor Palpatine (voice)

Gorky Park
as Prof. Andreev