
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
8/11/1944
Place of Birth
Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK
Also Known As
Иен Макдермид
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

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
as Emperor Palpatine

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
as Senator Palpatine

The Empire Strikes Back
as Emperor (Special Edition)

Sleepy Hollow
as Dr. Lancaster

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
as Chancellor Palpatine

Return of the Jedi
as The Emperor

Great Expectations
as Jaggers

Dragonslayer
as Brother Jacopus

Star Wars: Greatest Moments
as Self

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
as Arthur

Hillsborough
as Doctor Popper, Coroner

Gorky Park
as Professor Andreev

The Lost City of Z
as Sir George Goldie

The Awakening
as Dr. Richter

Annie: A Royal Adventure
as Dr. Eli Eon

Margaret
as Denis Thatcher

All the King's Men
as Rev. Pierrepoint Edwards

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
as Self - Emperor Palpatine

Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
as Emperor Palpatine (voice)