Ian McDiarmid

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Ian McDiarmid

Actor Original Trilogy Sequel Trilogy Prequel Trilogy

Known for: Emperor Palpatine / Darth Sidious

4 Celebrations
8 Panels
3 Autographs
3 Photo Ops

Ian McDiarmid is the Scottish actor who portrayed Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious) across all three Star Wars trilogies. Originally cast for Return of the Jedi, he used his background in theater to create the character's sinister presence and iconic gravelly voice, eventually depicting the villain's rise to power in the prequel films.

Appearance History

Celebration Appearances

6 listed

Star Wars Celebration II

May 3 to May 5, 2002 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
Recorded Greeting
Appeared by prerecorded video greeting during the Celebration II Welcoming Ceremony.

Star Wars Celebration III

April 21 to 24, 2005 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
Recorded Interview Featured Guest
Pre-recorded interview listed in programming

Panel History

Panel Appearances

8 listed
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 April 7 to April 10, 2023 • London, England, UK 3 panels
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 May 26 to May 29, 2022 • Anaheim, California 2 panels
Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 April 11 to April 15, 2019 • Chicago, Illinois 1 panel
Friday, April 12, 2019 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Star Wars: Episode IX

Main Stage, Cast & Crew Celebration Stage - Wintrust Arena
Star Wars Celebration Europe July 13 to July 15, 2007 • London, England, UK 1 panel
Star Wars Celebration III April 21 to 24, 2005 • Indianapolis, Indiana 1 panel

Price History

Autograph Appearances

3 listed
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023
April 7 to April 10, 2023 • London, England, UK
Original Price £124.99
Adjusted Value £136.602026 Pounds
Change +$15.64 / +11.2% Compared using historical USD equivalent

Photo History

Photo Op Appearances

3 listed

Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019

April 11 to April 15, 2019 • Chicago, Illinois

Original Price $110
Adjusted Value $143.352026 Dollars
Change From Previous First listed price
Photo Op Options 2 options
Team Up Photo Op Palpatine & Anakin Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
$329
Team Up Photo Op Palpatine & Darth Maul Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
$175

Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023

April 7 to April 10, 2023 • London, England, UK

Original Price £135.99
Adjusted Value £148.622026 Pounds
Change From Previous +$14.33 / +9.2%