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
When former Green Lantern Thaal Sinestro is kicked out of the Corps for abusing his power, he vows revenge against the entire universe, creating his own army of fear-wielders known as the Sinestro Corps.