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
Torn between loyalty to his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi and the seductive powers of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker turns his back on the Jedi Order, thus completing his journey to the Dark Side and transformation into the evil and menacing Sith Lord Darth Vader.
