Born 1944 (age 81) · Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK
Appears in 61 titles

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

Return of the Jedi
7.9
Return of the Jedi
1983
as The Emperor
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
6.6
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
as Senator Palpatine
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
7.5
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
6.6
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
as Chancellor Palpatine
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
6.3
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
as Emperor Palpatine
Sleepy Hollow
7.2
Sleepy Hollow
1999
as Dr. Lancaster
The Lost City of Z
6.4
The Lost City of Z
2017
as Sir George Goldie
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
7.1
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988
as Arthur
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
6.8
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
2022
as Self - Emperor Palpatine
Gorky Park
6.3
Gorky Park
1983
as Professor Andreev
Dragonslayer
6.6
Dragonslayer
1981
as Brother Jacopus
Restoration
6.1
Restoration
1995
as Ambrose
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
7.9
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
2015
as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
The Awakening
5.5
The Awakening
1980
as Dr. Richter
Annie: A Royal Adventure
6.0
Annie: A Royal Adventure
1995
as Dr. Eli Eon
The Skywalker Legacy
7.8
The Skywalker Legacy
2020
as Self
Heart of Darkness
5.8
Heart of Darkness
1993
as Doctor
Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
7.1
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
2015
as Self
The Beginning: Making Episode I