Ian McDiarmid
Acting
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
Known for
2022Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
Self - Emperor Palpatine
2020The Skywalker Legacy
Self
2019Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Emperor Palpatine
2017The Lost City of Z
Sir George Goldie
2015Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
Emperor Palpatine (voice)
2015Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel
Self
2015Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Self
2009Margaret
Denis Thatcher
2005Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
2005Star Wars: A Musical Journey
Host
2004The Story of Star Wars
Palpatine/The Emperor (archive footage)
2002Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Chancellor Palpatine
2002Crime and Punishment
Porfiry
2001The Beginning: Making Episode I
Self
2000Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend
Self
1999Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Senator Palpatine
1999Sleepy Hollow
Dr. Lancaster
1999All the King's Men
Rev. Pierrepoint Edwards
1999Great Expectations
Jaggers
1999The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception
Prof. Levi
1996Hillsborough
Doctor Popper, Coroner
1995Annie: A Royal Adventure
Dr. Eli Eon
1995Restoration
Ambrose
1993Heart of Darkness
Doctor