
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

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999 · as Senator Palpatine

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019 · as Emperor Palpatine

Return of the Jedi
1983 · as The Emperor

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002 · as Chancellor Palpatine

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005 · as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

Sleepy Hollow
1999 · as Dr. Lancaster

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
2022 · as Self - Emperor Palpatine

The Lost City of Z
2017 · as Sir George Goldie

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
1988 · as Arthur

Gorky Park
1983 · as Professor Andreev

Dragonslayer
1981 · as Brother Jacopus

The Skywalker Legacy
2020 · as Self

Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend
2000 · as Self

Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel
2015 · as Self

Restoration
1995 · as Ambrose

Heart of Darkness
1993 · as Doctor

The Awakening
1980 · as Dr. Richter

Great Expectations
1999 · as Jaggers