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Ian McDiarmid

Age: 80

born August 11, 1944

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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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Hair Color
White
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Hair Length
Bald
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Eye Color
Blue
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Height
5' 10"
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Ethnicity
White / European Descent
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Body Type
Slim
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Facial Hair
Stubble
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Nationality
United Kingdom
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Best & Worst of Star Wars

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Best Actor

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Best & Worst of Star Wars

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Best & Worst of Star Wars
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Emperor Palpatine

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Star Wars (2021-2025)

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Best Memes

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C. Montgomery Burns

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The Simpsons

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C. Montgomery Burns
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Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars live-action fancast

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Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious
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Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious)

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Star Wars

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Emperor Palpatine
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Best Sith/SW Villain

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Best & Worst of Sci-Fi

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Alfred Pennyworth

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The Perfect Batman Movie

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Alfred Pennyworth
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I

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Best Actor starting with every letter

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The Dark Lord (The Main Villain)

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The Perfect 80's Fantasy Movie

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The Dark Lord
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Star Wars

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Best Actor By Movie/ Show

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Best Actor By Movie/ Show
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Sheev Palpatine (Emperor Palpatine)

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Palpatine (Horror Movie)

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Palpatine (Horror Movie)
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Sheev Palpatine (Darth Sidious)

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Plagueis: A Star Wars Story

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Sheev Palpatine
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Star Wars Actor

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Who is your favourite?

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Who is your favourite?
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Marvel vs DC vs Star Wars vs Transformers vs Godzilla (Original)

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Fanscription

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Marvel vs DC vs Star Wars vs Transformers vs Godzilla
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Alfred Pennyworth

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Dawn of the Knight

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Dawn of the Knight
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Emperor Palpatine (Season 4)

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Star Wars: Rebels

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Emperor Palpatine
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DeSaad

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Justice League: War

13 Yes

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DeSaad
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A Song of Ice and Fire

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Actors who should be in / join certain Cinematic Universe

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A Song of Ice and Fire
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What if We had a Young Palpatine Series Instead of The Acolyte? (Original)

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Fanscription

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What if We had a Young Palpatine Series Instead of The Acolyte?
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Supreme Chancellor Palpatine

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars

13 Yes

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Supreme Chancellor Palpatine
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The Dark Web Lord (The One True Fear)

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Meme Jam

12 Yes

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The Dark Web Lord
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Sheev Palpatine (The Emperor)

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Star Wars: The Alternate Prequel Trilogy

11 Yes

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Sheev Palpatine

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