Ian McDiarmid

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

Known for

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Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

2022 ⭐ 6.8

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The Skywalker Legacy

2020 ⭐ 7.8

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

2019 ⭐ 6.3

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The Lost City of Z

2017 ⭐ 6.4

Career timeline

2022

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return Notable

Self - Emperor Palpatine · 2022

⭐ 6.8

2020

The Skywalker Legacy Notable

Self · 2020

⭐ 7.8

2019

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Notable

Emperor Palpatine · 2019

⭐ 6.3

2017

The Lost City of Z Notable

Sir George Goldie · 2017

⭐ 6.4

2015

Star Wars: Greatest Moments Notable

Self · 2015

⭐ 7.1

Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel

Self · 2015

⭐ 6.3

Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal Notable

Emperor Palpatine (voice) · 2015

⭐ 7.9

2009

Margaret

Denis Thatcher · 2009

⭐ 5.7

2005

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Notable

Chancellor Palpatine / Darth S · 2005

⭐ 7.5

Star Wars: A Musical Journey Notable

Host · 2005

⭐ 7.1

2004

The Story of Star Wars Notable

Palpatine/The Emperor (archive · 2004

⭐ 7.2

2002

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Notable

Chancellor Palpatine · 2002

⭐ 6.6

Crime and Punishment

Porfiry · 2002

⭐ 6.7

2001

The Beginning: Making Episode I Notable

Self · 2001

⭐ 7.3

2000

Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend Notable

Self · 2000

⭐ 7.1

1999

Sleepy Hollow Notable

Dr. Lancaster · 1999

⭐ 7.2

All the King's Men

Rev. Pierrepoint Edwards · 1999

⭐ 6.3

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception

Prof. Levi · 1999

⭐ 5.5

1996

Hillsborough Notable

Doctor Popper, Coroner · 1996

⭐ 7.2

1995

Restoration

Ambrose · 1995

⭐ 6.1

Annie: A Royal Adventure

Dr. Eli Eon · 1995

⭐ 6.0

1993

Heart of Darkness

Doctor · 1993

⭐ 5.8

1991

Chernobyl: The Final Warning

Dr. Vatisenko · 1991

⭐ 5.8

1988

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Notable

Arthur · 1988

⭐ 7.1

1985

Pity in History Notable

Murgatroyd · 1985

⭐ 8.0

1983

Gorky Park

Professor Andreev · 1983

⭐ 6.3

Return of the Jedi Notable

The Emperor · 1983

⭐ 7.9

1981

Dragonslayer

Brother Jacopus · 1981

⭐ 6.5

Frequently appears with

Ewan McGregor

Self - Obi-Wan Kenobi / E

Hayden Christensen

Self - Anakin Skywalker

Deborah Chow

Self - Director / Executi

Moses Ingram

Self - Reva Sevander

Vivien Lyra Blair

Self - Leia Organa

J.J. Abrams

Self

Daisy Ridley

Self

Adam Driver

Self

Harrison Ford

Self

John Boyega

Self

Full filmography

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Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

2022 ⭐ 6.8

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The Skywalker Legacy

2020 ⭐ 7.8

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

2019 ⭐ 6.3

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The Lost City of Z

2017 ⭐ 6.4

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Star Wars: Greatest Moments

2015 ⭐ 7.1

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Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel

2015 ⭐ 6.3

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Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal

2015 ⭐ 7.9

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Margaret

2009 ⭐ 5.7

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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

2005 ⭐ 7.5

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Star Wars: A Musical Journey

2005 ⭐ 7.1

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The Story of Star Wars

2004 ⭐ 7.2

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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

2002 ⭐ 6.6

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Crime and Punishment

2002 ⭐ 6.7

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The Beginning: Making Episode I

2001 ⭐ 7.3

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Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend

2000 ⭐ 7.1

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Sleepy Hollow

1999 ⭐ 7.2

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All the King's Men

1999 ⭐ 6.3

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The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception

1999 ⭐ 5.5

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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1999 ⭐ 6.6

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Great Expectations

1999 ⭐ 6.4