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

Known For

Return of the Jedi

as The Emperor

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

as Senator Palpatine

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

as Chancellor Palpatine

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

as Emperor Palpatine

Sleepy Hollow

as Dr. Lancaster

The Lost City of Z

as Sir George Goldie

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

as Darth Sidious (voice) (archive sound)

Obi-Wan Kenobi

as Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

Star Wars: The Bad Batch

as Darth Sidious / Emperor Palpatine (voice)