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Emperor Palpatine

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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
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39 acting credits · Includes cameos and other appearances where listed.

Emperor Palpatine

Dr. Lancaster

Senator Palpatine

Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

The Emperor

Chancellor Palpatine

Sir George Goldie

Self - Emperor Palpatine

Arthur

Brother Jacopus

Professor Andreev

Ambrose

Dr. Richter

Emperor Palpatine (voice)

Dr. Eli Eon

Rev. Pierrepoint Edwards

Jaggers

Burglar

Doctor

The Porter / Ross

Palpatine/The Emperor (archive footage)

Porfiry

Dr. Vatisenko

Reg Smeeton
B. Charles

Doctor Popper, Coroner

Vicar

Murgatroyd

Denis Thatcher

Blade