Ian McDiarmid
Known for Acting
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
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
2022
as Self - Emperor Palpatine
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
as Emperor Palpatine
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
as Senator Palpatine
Return of the Jedi
1983
as The Emperor
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
as Chancellor Palpatine
Sleepy Hollow
1999
as Dr. Lancaster
The Lost City of Z
2017
as Sir George Goldie
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988
as Arthur
Gorky Park
1983
as Professor Andreev
Dragonslayer
1981
as Brother Jacopus
Restoration
1995
as Ambrose
The Skywalker Legacy
2020
as Self
Heart of Darkness
1993
as Doctor
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
2015
as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
The Awakening
1980
as Dr. Richter
Margaret
2009
as Denis Thatcher
The Beginning: Making Episode I
2001
as Self
The Story of Star Wars
2004
as Palpatine/The Emperor (archive footage)
All the King's Men
1999
as Rev. Pierrepoint Edwards