Ian McDiarmid / Age
79 years
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How old was Ian McDiarmid when he played Palpatine?
How 37-Year Old Ian McDiarmid Landed The Role Of Wrinkly, Old Emperor Palpatine - IMDb.
How old was Palpatine actually?
Palpatine being born in 84BBY means that he was around 52 years old during Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Given the 10-year gap between Episode I and Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, this means Palpatine was 62 years old at the beginning of the latter film.
Was Ian McDiarmid always Palpatine?
First, Ian McDiarmid donned old-age makeup to play the role of Star Wars' arch-villain in 1983's Return Of The Jedi. Then, he returned 16 years later to play Palpatine again in the prequel trilogy – this time as the politician who would become the Emperor.
Is Harrison Ford older than Palpatine?
Yes, you read that right; McDiarmid was only 37 when he was first cast to play Palpatine. To add some perspective, McDiarmid is only seven years older than Mark Hamill and is two years younger than Harrison Ford.
May 26, 2022