Ian McDiarmid portrait

Ian McDiarmid

Born in Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK

Born:
August 11, 1944 (age 81)

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 Ton…

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