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 ...

Everything that has transpired has done so according to his design. Ian McDiarmid, best known for playing Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars movies and shows, has been announced as a guest at this ...

Ian McDiarmid almost didn't play Palpatine due ... Star Wars has one undisputed Emperor of Evil, and while the character was played perfectly in every single iteration, the iconic actor behind ...

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 ...

Moreover, the sequence is expertly performed by Hamill, Emperor Palpatine actor Ian McDiarmid, and Darth Vader voice actor James Earl Jones. With dim lighting, an imposing musical score ...