Ian McDiarmid

Ian McDiarmid

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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Ian McDiarmid Movies

Discover the best Ian McDiarmid movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Ian McDiarmid ranked by year and score.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

Action Adventure Science Fiction
Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron find themselves facing a threat larger than anything the Resistance has confronted before, one rooted in the darkest corners of galactic history. As old secrets...
Score 6.3
2

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Action Adventure Science Fiction
The fall had been building for three films, and here it arrives with full weight. Anakin Skywalker, gifted beyond measure and stretched thin by war, grief, and suspicion, makes the...
Score 7.5
3

Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)

Action Adventure Science Fiction
Someone wants Senator Padmé Amidala dead, and the investigation that follows pulls young Jedi Anakin Skywalker and his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi in opposite directions. Obi-Wan traces the conspiracy to a...
Score 6.6
4

Sleepy Hollow (1999)

Fantasy Horror Mystery
When a string of gruesome beheadings rattles the remote village of Sleepy Hollow, the city of New York sends its most analytically minded constable to bring modern reason to the...
Score 7.2
5

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)

Action Adventure Science Fiction
Before Darth Vader, there was a boy racing pods in the desert. On Tatooine, Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn encounters young Anakin Skywalker, a slave whose connection to the Force is...
Score 6.6
6

Return of the Jedi (1983)

Action Adventure Science Fiction
The Galactic Empire is building something worse than anything seen before, a second Death Star, and the Rebellion is running out of time to stop it. Luke Skywalker has one...
Score 7.9
7

Dragonslayer (1981)

Adventure Fantasy
When a tyrannical king offers his own daughter as tribute to a fire-breathing terror, a weathered wizard and his uncertain apprentice ride toward the creature's lair. But the dragon is...
Score 6.6

Ian McDiarmid TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of Ian McDiarmid TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring Ian McDiarmid.

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Britannia (2018)

Action & Adventure Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy
When Rome's legions land on the British coast in 43 AD, they expect conquest. Instead, they encounter a land of blood rituals and ancient magic, where warrior queens command loyalty...
Score 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Ian McDiarmid? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Ian McDiarmid are Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, and Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.
How many movies and TV shows has Ian McDiarmid starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 8 titles starring Ian McDiarmid, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Ian McDiarmid worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Ian McDiarmid maintains a strong average user rating of 6.9 out of 10 across all tracked titles.