Ian McDiarmid
Biography
Ian McDiarmid is a Scottish actor and director born on August 11, 1944. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry. McDiarmid has received Olivier and Tony Awards for his performances. He is best known for portraying a character in the Star Wars film series. He has a known for credit count of 62. McDiarmid was born in Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK. He is also known by the name Иен Макдермид.
Career overview
Ian McDiarmid is a Scottish actor. He was born on August 11, 1944, in Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK. McDiarmid is known for his acting work in the film industry.
Throughout his career, McDiarmid has appeared in a significant number of films and television shows. He has been involved in at least 62 acting credits. McDiarmid's acting credits span a range of genres and roles, with no specific details provided about his performances.
Ian McDiarmid's acting career has been marked by his work in various capacities. He is also a director, although specific details about his directing work are not provided. McDiarmid has received recognition for his performances, including Olivier and Tony Awards for Best Actor and Best Featured Actor in a Play, respectively.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) as Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
- Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi (2022) as Darth Sidious (voice)
- Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022) as Self - Emperor Palpatine
- Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021) as Darth Sidious / Emperor Palpatine (voice)
- Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021) as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
- The Skywalker Legacy (2020) as Self
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) as Emperor Palpatine
- Britannia (2018) as King Pellenor
- The Lost City of Z (2017) as Sir George Goldie
- Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal (2015) as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
- Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel (2015) as Self
- Star Wars: Greatest Moments (2015) as Self
- Star Wars Rebels (2014) as Emperor Palpatine
- Star Wars Rebels (2014) as Emperor Palpatine (voice)
- 37 Days (2014) as Sir Edward Grey
- Utopia (2013) as Anton
- Margaret (2009) as Denis Thatcher
- The Odds (2009)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) as Darth Sidious (voice) (archive sound)
- City of Vice (2008) as Henry Fielding
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) as Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
- Elizabeth I (2005) as Lord Burghley
- Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) as Host
- Our Hidden Lives (2005) as B. Charles
- The Story of Star Wars (2004) as Palpatine/The Emperor (archive footage)
- Charles II: The Power and The Passion (2003) as Sir Edward Hyde
- Spooks (2002) as Prof. Fred Roberts
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) as Chancellor Palpatine
- Crime and Punishment (2002) as Porfiry
- Crime and Punishment (2002) as Porfiry
- The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I (2001) as Self
- Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend (2000) as Self
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) as Senator Palpatine
- Sleepy Hollow (1999) as Dr. Lancaster
- Great Expectations (1999) as Jaggers
- All the King's Men (1999) as Rev. Pierrepoint Edwards
- Great Expectations (1999) as Jaggers
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception (1999) as Prof. Levi
- Touching Evil (1997) as Ronald Hinks
- An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1997) as Ronald Callender
- Karaoke (1996) as Oliver Morse
- Hillsborough (1996) as Doctor Popper, Coroner
- Restoration (1995) as Ambrose
- Annie: A Royal Adventure (1995) as Dr. Eli Eon
- Heart of Darkness (1994) as Doctor
- Chernobyl: The Final Warning (1991) as Dr. Vatisenko
- The Modern World: Ten Great Writers (1988) as Dostoevsky
- Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) as Arthur
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Hugo De Vries
- Pity in History (1985) as Murgatroyd
- Return of the Jedi (1983) as The Emperor
- Gorky Park (1983) as Professor Andreev
- The Nation's Health (1983) as Dr Vernon Davis
- Dragonslayer (1981) as Brother Jacopus
- Last Night Another Dissident... (1981) as Fedka
- Richard's Things (1980) as Burglar
- The Awakening (1980) as Dr. Richter
- Sir Henry at Rawlinson End (1980) as Reg Smeeton
- Macbeth (1979) as The Porter / Ross
- The Professionals (1977) as Mickey Hamilton
- The Likely Lads (1976) as Vicar
- Red Letter Day (1976) as Blade Fern
- Amazing Stories (1976) as Blade
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Fedka
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ian McDiarmid best known for?
Ian McDiarmid is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi (2022), Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022), Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021).
When and where was Ian McDiarmid born?
Ian McDiarmid was born on August 11, 1944 in Carnoustie, Tayside, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Ian McDiarmid have?
Ian McDiarmid has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2022.
What is Ian McDiarmid's background in cinema and television?
Ian McDiarmid is a Scottish actor and director born on August 11, 1944. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry. McDiarmid has received Olivier and Tony Awards for his performances. He is best known for portraying a character in the Star Wars film series. He has a known for credit count of 62. McDiarmid ...