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Ian McDiarmid

81 yearsAugust 11, 1944Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UKPopularity 1.3

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.

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Known For

Return of the Jedi poster
7.9
Return of the Jedi
1983
as The Emperor
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace poster
6.6
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
as Senator Palpatine
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith poster
7.5
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels poster
7.1
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988
as Arthur
Restoration poster
6.1
Restoration
1995
as Ambrose
The Awakening poster
5.5
The Awakening
1980
as Dr. Richter

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

Career

Filmography

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith poster
7.5
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace poster
6.6
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
as Senator Palpatine
Restoration poster
6.1
Restoration
1995
as Ambrose
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels poster
7.1
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988
as Arthur
Return of the Jedi poster
7.9
Return of the Jedi
1983
as The Emperor
The Awakening poster
5.5
The Awakening
1980
as Dr. Richter
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