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

Ian McDiarmid

Acting Born August 11, 1944 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

Known For

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Darth Sidious (voice) (archive sound)

Spooks

Prof. Fred Roberts

Star Wars Rebels

Emperor Palpatine

Star Wars Rebels

Emperor Palpatine (voice)

ITV Playhouse

Fedka

Inspector Morse

Hugo De Vries

Star Wars: The Bad Batch

Darth Sidious / Emperor Palpatine (voice)

Star Wars: The Bad Batch

Emperor Palpatine (voice)

The Professionals

Mickey Hamilton

Sleepy Hollow

Dr. Lancaster

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Emperor Palpatine

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious