
Ian McDiarmid
Acting
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
Born: August 11, 1944
Place of Birth: Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK
Known For

Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu and other Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch
The 'Bad Batch' of elite and experimental clones make their way through an ever-changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone Wars.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch
The 'Bad Batch' of elite and experimental clones make their way through an ever-changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone Wars.

Utopia
The Utopia Experiments is a legendary graphic novel shrouded in mystery. When a group of strangers find themselves in possession of an original manuscript, their lives suddenly and brutally implode.

Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi
Journey into the lives of two distinctly different Jedi from the prequel era – Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku. Each will be put to the test as they make choices that will define their destinies.

Return of the Jedi
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.

Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal
The Inquisitor is dead. The Ghost crew has connected with other rebel cells. And a new ally named Ahsoka Tano has emerged. Despite these successes and developments, the fight against the Empire takes a deadly turn, as the evil Sith Lord Darth Vader comes to Lothal.

Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse is a detective drama based on Colin Dexter's series of Chief Inspector Morse novels. The series starred John Thaw as Chief Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis, as well as a large cast of notable actors and actresses.

Star Wars Rebels
Set between the events of Star Wars: Episodes III and IV, the story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost — cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, street-smart teenager Ezra, the “muscle” Zeb, warrior firebrand Sabine, and cantankerous old astromech droid Chopper — is among a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire. Together, they will face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries, embark on thrilling adventures, and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.

Star Wars Rebels
Set between the events of Star Wars: Episodes III and IV, the story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost — cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, street-smart teenager Ezra, the “muscle” Zeb, warrior firebrand Sabine, and cantankerous old astromech droid Chopper — is among a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire. Together, they will face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries, embark on thrilling adventures, and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.
Filmography
as Darth Sidious (voice)
as Self - Emperor Palpatine
as Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
as Darth Sidious / Emperor Palpatine (voice)
as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
as Self
as Emperor Palpatine
as King Pellenor
as Sir George Goldie
as Self
as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
as Emperor Palpatine
as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
as Sir Edward Grey
as Anton
as Denis Thatcher
as Darth Sidious (voice) (archive sound)
as Henry Fielding
as Lord Burghley
as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
as Host
as Palpatine/The Emperor (archive footage)
as Sir Edward Hyde
as Chancellor Palpatine
as Prof. Fred Roberts
as Porfiry
as Porfiry
as Dr. Lancaster
as Rev. Pierrepoint Edwards
as Senator Palpatine
as Jaggers
as Jaggers
as Doctor Popper, Coroner
as Oliver Morse
as Oliver Morse
as Ambrose
as Dr. Eli Eon
as Doctor
as Dr. Vatisenko
as Arthur
as Dostoevsky
as Hugo De Vries
as Murgatroyd
as Professor Andreev
as Dr Vernon Davis
as The Emperor
as Brother Jacopus
as Burglar
as Reg Smeeton
as Dr. Richter
as The Porter / Ross
as Mickey Hamilton
as Vicar
as Blade