
Ian McDiarmid
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 11, 1944, Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK
- Movies
- 39
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
Best-Known Movies

7.9
Return of the Jedi
1983

6.6
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999

7.5
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005

6.6
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002

6.2
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019

7.2
Sleepy Hollow
1999

6.4
The Lost City of Z
2017

7.1
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988

6.8
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
2022

6.3
Gorky Park
1983
Filmography
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