Ian McDiarmid
Actor
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
Filmography
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
as Senator Palpatine 1999
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious 2005
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
as Chancellor Palpatine 2002
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
as Emperor Palpatine 2019
Sleepy Hollow
as Dr. Lancaster 1999
The Lost City of Z
as Sir George Goldie 2017
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
as Self - Emperor Palpatine 2022
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
as Arthur 1988
Gorky Park
as Professor Andreev 1983
Dragonslayer
as Brother Jacopus 1981
Restoration
as Ambrose 1995
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
as Emperor Palpatine (voice) 2015
The Awakening
as Dr. Richter 1980
Annie: A Royal Adventure
as Dr. Eli Eon 1995
The Skywalker Legacy
as Self 2020
Heart of Darkness
as Doctor 1993