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
During the final days of the Republic, Jedi Master Mace Windu had attempted to defeat the then chancellor, Sheev Palpatine. The plan had failed, and for 12 years, Mace Windu had been thought to be dead…..until now.