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
Kyle, John, and Hal trace the gem that transformed Alexandra into Star Sapphire, leading to the locating of Hal's former flame, who disappeared years ago, and a veteran criminal mastermind.