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Ian McDiarmid
Acting

Ian McDiarmid

Born August 11, 1944Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK

Yearbook Entry

Class of… whatever timeline this is.

“I ran for student council under three names and still won by lightning round.”

Most Likely to Make the Final Exam Cackle

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

In THE MULTIxVERSE

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

Star Wars

Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

as Chancellor Palpatine

Star Wars

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

as Senator Palpatine

Star Wars

Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi

as The Emperor

Star Wars

Ian McDiarmid in Cinematic Lore

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Lore entries connected to movies featuring this actor.

Cultural Myth

This Is The Way

Three words that hold an entire civilization together.

DEPTH V
Cosmic Philosophy

The Force

Not a power. A living religion that people interpret, argue over, and die for.

DEPTH V
Event

Order 66

The moment trust became a weapon.

DEPTH V
Doctrine

The Rule of Two

Legacy sharpened by betrayal.

DEPTH IV
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Also Known For

Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow

1999

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

2019

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

2017

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

1988

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

2022

Dragonslayer

Dragonslayer

1981

Gorky Park

Gorky Park

1983

Restoration

Restoration

1995

The Awakening

The Awakening

1980

The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I

The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I

2001

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