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Ian McDiarmid

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1944-08-11 (Age: 82)

Place of Birth

Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK

Ian McDiarmid

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 (39)

⭐ 6.8 Role: Self - Emperor Palpatine

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

2022
⭐ 7.8 Role: Self

The Skywalker Legacy

2020
⭐ 6.3 Role: Emperor Palpatine

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

2019
⭐ 6.4 Role: Sir George Goldie

The Lost City of Z

2017
⭐ 7.1 Role: Self

Star Wars: Greatest Moments

2015
⭐ 6.3 Role: Self

Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel

2015
⭐ 7.9 Role: Emperor Palpatine (voice)

Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal

2015
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⭐ 8.0 Role: Unknown

The Odds

2009
⭐ 5.8 Role: Denis Thatcher

Margaret

2009
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⭐ 4.5 Role: B. Charles

Our Hidden Lives

2005
⭐ 7.5 Role: Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

2005
⭐ 7.1 Role: Host

Star Wars: A Musical Journey

2005
⭐ 7.2 Role: Palpatine/The Emperor (archive footage)

The Story of Star Wars

2004
⭐ 6.6 Role: Chancellor Palpatine

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

2002
⭐ 6.7 Role: Porfiry

Crime and Punishment

2002