Ian McDiarmid
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 11, 1944
- Birthplace
- Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK
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
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return 2022
as Self - Emperor Palpatine
The Skywalker Legacy 2020
as Self
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 2019
as Emperor Palpatine
The Lost City of Z 2017
as Sir George Goldie
Star Wars: Greatest Moments 2015
as Self
Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel 2015
as Self
Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal 2015
as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
- The Odds
The Odds 2009
Actor
Margaret 2009
as Denis Thatcher
- Our Hidden Lives
Our Hidden Lives 2005
as B. Charles
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 2005
as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Star Wars: A Musical Journey 2005
as Host
The Story of Star Wars 2004
as Palpatine/The Emperor (archive footage)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones 2002
as Chancellor Palpatine
Crime and Punishment 2002
as Porfiry
The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I 2001
as Self
Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend 2000
as Self
Sleepy Hollow 1999
as Dr. Lancaster
All the King's Men 1999
as Rev. Pierrepoint Edwards
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception 1999
as Prof. Levi
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 1999
as Senator Palpatine
Great Expectations 1999
as Jaggers
Hillsborough 1996
as Doctor Popper, Coroner
Restoration 1995
as Ambrose
Annie: A Royal Adventure 1995
as Dr. Eli Eon
Heart of Darkness 1994
as Doctor
Chernobyl: The Final Warning 1991
as Dr. Vatisenko
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 1988
as Arthur
Pity in History 1985
as Murgatroyd
Gorky Park 1983
as Professor Andreev
Return of the Jedi 1983
as The Emperor
- Last Night Another Dissident...
Last Night Another Dissident... 1981
as Fedka
Dragonslayer 1981
as Brother Jacopus
Richard's Things 1980
as Burglar
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End 1980
as Reg Smeeton
The Awakening 1980
as Dr. Richter
Macbeth 1979
as The Porter / Ross
Amazing Stories 1976
as Blade
The Likely Lads 1976
as Vicar
Credits from TMDB.