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Ian McDiarmid ( / məkˈdɜːrmɪd /; born 11 August 1944) is a Scottish actor and director of stage and screen. Making his stage debut in Hamlet in 1972, McDiarmid joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1974, and has since starred in a number of Shakespeare's plays.
Ian McDiarmid. Actor: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Ian McDiarmid was born on August 11, 1944 in Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland. He studied for a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of St. Andrews, but eventually found that his calling was in theatre.
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May 27, 2022 · How did a 37-year-old actor play a wrinkly, old villain in Star Wars? Learn how Ian McDiarmid landed the role of Emperor Palpatine and how he transformed his voice and appearance for the prequel trilogy.
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Ian McDiarmid is a Scottish actor and theatre director, best known for playing Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars films. Learn about his career, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- August 11, 1944
Apr 9, 2023 · The Emperor himself Ian McDiarmid sat down for an interview at Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2023. "Did you ever hear the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?"
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Aug 3, 2022 · Learn how the actor who played the evil ruler of the galaxy went through extensive makeup and voice changes for different Star Wars films. From latex to silicone, from senator to monster, discover the secrets behind Ian McDiarmid's transformation.
Oct 13, 2021 · The Olivier-winning actor who plays Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars series talks to Kate Wyver about the fight against ‘end-of-life serenity’, adapting Julian Barnes for the stage, and how ...
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