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Ian McDiarmid
In short · Acting since 1979, 6 decades active, 34 credits.
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Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi(2022)
Darth Sidious
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return(2022)
Self - Emperor Palpatine
Obi-Wan Kenobi(2022)
Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious (1 Episode)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch(2021)
Emperor Palpatine, Darth Sidious
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker(2019)
Emperor Palpatine
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker(2019)
Emperor Palpatine
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28 creditsStar Wars: Tales of the Jedi(2022)
Darth Sidious
TVStar Wars Tales(2022)
Darth Sidious (voice) (1 Episode)
TVObi-Wan Kenobi(2022)
Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious (1 Episode)
TVStar Wars: The Bad Batch(2021)
Emperor Palpatine, Darth Sidious
TVStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker(2019)
Emperor Palpatine
FilmStar Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker(2019)
Emperor Palpatine
Film
The Lost City of Z(2016)
Sir George Goldie
Film
37 Days(2014)
Edward Grey
TV
Star Wars Rebels(2014)
Emperor Palpatine
TV
City of Vice(2008)
Henry Fielding
TV
Star Wars: A Musical Journey(2005)
Host
Film
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith(2005)
Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Film
Elizabeth I(2005)
Lord Burghley
TV
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones(2002)
Chancellor Palpatine
Film
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace(1999)
Senator Palpatine
Film
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Demons of Deception(1999)
Prof. Levi
Film
Sleepy Hollow(1999)
Doctor Lancaster
Film
Karaoke(1996)
Oliver Morse
TV
Annie: A Royal Adventure!(1995)
Dr. Eli Eon
Film
Restoration(1995)
Ambrose
Film
Chernobyl: The Final Warning(1991)
Dr. Vatisenko
Film
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels(1988)
Arthur
Film
The Nation's Health(1983)
Doctor Vernon Davis
TV
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi(1983)
The Emperor
Film
Return of the Jedi(1983)
The Emperor
Film
The Awakening(1980)
Dr. Richter
Film
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back(1980)
Emperor (2004 DVD version)
Film
Macbeth(1979)
The Porter
Film
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- Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's ReturnSelf - Emperor Palpatine · 2022
- Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber DuelSelf · 2015
- Star Wars: The Clone WarsDarth Sidious (voice) (archive sound) (1 Episode) · 2008
- The Beginning: Making Episode ISelf · 2001
- Sleepy Hollow: Behind the LegendSelf · 2000
- Star Wars Episode I The BeginningSelf · 2000
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