Ian McDiarmid

Acting · Born 1944-08-11 · 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

• Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022)
• The Skywalker Legacy (2020)
• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
• The Lost City of Z (2017)
• Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel (2015)
• Star Wars: Greatest Moments (2015)
• The Odds (2009)
• Margaret (2009)
• Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
• Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005)
• Our Hidden Lives (2005)
• The Story of Star Wars (2004)
• Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
• Crime and Punishment (2002)
• The Beginning: Making Episode I (2001)
• Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend (2000)
• Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
• Sleepy Hollow (1999)
• All the King's Men (1999)
• Great Expectations (1999)
• The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception (1999)
• Hillsborough (1996)
• Annie: A Royal Adventure (1995)
• Restoration (1995)