27762

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

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

Return of the Jedi
as The Emperor

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

Sleepy Hollow
as Dr. Lancaster

The Lost City of Z
as Sir George Goldie

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
as Arthur

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
as Self - Emperor Palpatine

Dragonslayer
as Brother Jacopus