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Ian McDiarmid is a Scottish actor and director of stage and screen, best known for playing Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious in the Star Wars franchise. He has also starred in several Shakespeare plays, won Olivier and Tony awards, and appeared in films such as Gorky Park, Sleepy Hollow, and The Rise of Skywalker.
Ian McDiarmid is a Scottish actor and theatre director who has appeared in many films and TV shows, most notably as Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars saga. He was born in 1944, studied psychology, and won awards for his work at the Almeida Theatre in London.
- January 1, 1
- 1.78 m
- Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK
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.
- Devin Meenan
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
Ian McDiarmid is a Scottish actor and voice artist who has appeared in 33 movies and TV shows, including Star Wars, Britannia, and Tales of the Jedi. Find out his biography, credits, and where to watch his latest projects.
Dec 17, 2019 · It’s been 15 years since Scottish actor Ian McDiarmid was last seen in the “Star Wars” film franchise as Emperor Palpatine, a Dark Lord of the Sith who’s considered the most wicked who...
Oct 13, 2021 · The actor who plays Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars series talks to The Independent about his career, his adaptation of Barnes' stories, and his views on death and old age. He reveals how he got the role of a lifetime with contact lenses and wig, and why he doesn't look for the good in people.
