It's impossible to imagine anyone other than Ian McDiarmid playing the Emperor in Star Wars. His cackling voice and piercing looks made Darth Sidious one of the best villains in cinema history ...

Ian McDiarmid 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 ...

Ian McDiarmid, best known for playing Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars movies and shows, has been announced ... The Rise of Skywalker and the Disney+ TV series Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Ian McDiarmid almost didn't play Palpatine due ... the iconic actor behind the role almost didn’t get the chance to show George Lucas what he could do. His eyes just wouldn't support them ...