Ian McDiarmid

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Biography

Recent Role:
Burghley on Elizabeth I
Gender:
Male
Born:
8-11-1944
Birthplace:
Dundee, Tayside, Scotland, UK
Ian McDiarmid was born in Tayside, Scotland, in 1944. He studied at The University of St Andrews for an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. After deciding that Clinical Psychology was not for him, he went in Theatre. At the Royal Academy in Glasgow, he received the prestigious gold medal for his work. He now has a highly successful career as a theatre director, and from 1990 until his retirement in 2001 was Joint Artistic Director of London's Almeida Theatre in Islington. He, along with his co-director Jonathan Kent, revived the Almeida and persuaded many Hollywood stars including Kevin Spacey,… More Ralph Fiennes and Anna Friel to tread the boards in their humble theatre. They won the coveted London Evening Standard Award in 1998 for their efforts.

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    10 Perfect
    Most known as Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars Saga hide show

    Ian McDiarmid played one of the most evil villains of all time Emperor Palatine in 5 out the 6 Star Wars movies, in the first two he played Chancellor Palpatine, and he played that character perfectly. The character was vile and manipulative and he nailed it so well it sent chills down my spine.

    He also played Dr. Thomas Lancaster in the movie Sleepy Hollow, and again showed superb acting.

    He is a great actor and the perfect choice to play a villain.

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    Bountyhunterc28 Added Oct 5, 2006 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    When it comes to playing villains, McDiarmid is one of the best choices. hide show

    I have seen all five Star Wars movies with him in them and I think he is definately one of the bests out there. I have also seen Sleepy Hollow starring Johnny Depp. When it comes to playing villains, he is the best choice. His role as Darth Sideous in the Star Wars movies was perfect for him. His character may have died horribly, but that is what villains get. Ian McDiarmid, may you be blessed with your acting for years to come.

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    jj934 Added Sep 9, 2005 All my reviews
 
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