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Ian McDiarmid (/ m ə k ˈ d ɜːr m ɪ d /; born 11 August 1944) is a Scottish actor and director of stage and screen. Making his stage debut in Hamlet in 1972, McDiarmid joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1974, and has since starred in a number of Shakespeare's plays.
Ian McDiarmid is a Scottish actor and theatre director who has appeared in many films and TV shows, most notably as Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars saga. He was born in 1944, studied psychology, and won awards for his work at the Almeida Theatre in London.
May 27, 2022 · How did a 37-year-old actor play a wrinkly, old villain in Star Wars? Learn how Ian McDiarmid landed the role of Emperor Palpatine and how he transformed his voice and appearance for the prequel trilogy.
Ian McDiarmid (born August 11, 1944[1]) portrayed Palpatine/Darth Sidious in the Star Wars films. He appears in every film of the prequel trilogy, as well as in Return of the Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker.
Apr 9, 2023 · The Emperor himself Ian McDiarmid sat down for an interview at Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2023.
Ian McDiarmid is a Scottish actor and theatre director, best known for playing Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars films. Learn about his career, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
Jun 14, 2024 · The Star Wars actor plays the tramp Davies in Harold Pinter's classic comedy of menace, directed by Justin Audibert. Read the review of his performance and the production at the Minerva Theatre.
