IAN MCDIARMID

Actor

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BORN August 11, 1944

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HEIGHT 5'7" (1.70 m)

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NATIONALITY British

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YEARS ACTIVE 1972 – Present

👤 BIOGRAPHY

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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Nick Name Ian
Born August 11, 1944
Height 5'7" (1.70 m)
Nationality British
Citizenship British
Education * University of St Andrews ([[Master of Arts (Scotland)
Current Status Active (Film & Television production)
Years Active 1972 – Present
Occupation Actor
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Early Career '''Ian McDiarmid''' ( ; born 11 August 1944) is a Scottish actor and director of stage and screen. Making his stage debut in ''Hamlet'' in 1972, McDiarmid joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1974, and has since starred in a number of William Shakespeare's plays. He has received an Olivier Award for Best Actor for ''Insignificance'' (1982) and a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for ''Faith Healer'' (2006).
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