Ian McDiarmid Photo - CineVura
Acting

Ian McDiarmid

Birthplace
Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK
Popularity
1.7

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

Movies
Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
1999 ⭐ 7.2
as Dr. Lancaster
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019 ⭐ 6.2
as Emperor Palpatine
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005 ⭐ 7.5
as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999 ⭐ 6.6
as Senator Palpatine
Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
1983 ⭐ 7.9
as The Emperor
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002 ⭐ 6.6
as Chancellor Palpatine
The Lost City of Z
The Lost City of Z
2017 ⭐ 6.4
as Sir George Goldie
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
2022 ⭐ 6.8
as Self - Emperor Palpatine
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988 ⭐ 7.1
as Arthur
Dragonslayer
Dragonslayer
1981 ⭐ 6.6
as Brother Jacopus