Actor

Ian McDiarmid

1976–presentb. 1944DramaAdventureDocumentary

Force of Nature

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Known For

39 acting credits

as The Emperor

Return of the Jedi

as The Emperor

1983

Return of the Jedi

as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

2005

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Filmography

2022Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's ReturnSelf - Emperor Palpatine6.8 2020The Skywalker LegacySelf7.8 2019Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerEmperor Palpatine6.3 2017The Lost City of ZSir George Goldie6.4 2015Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of LothalEmperor Palpatine (voice)7.9 2015Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel

About

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

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