Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Several actors have been honored with portraying the overarching villain of the Star Wars universe, the one and only Emperor Palpatine. Darth Vader is, and likely always will be, the most instantly recognizable and merchandise-friendly villain in the galaxy far, far away, but everyone knows Sheev Palpatine was the brains behind the operation.
Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious The senator for Naboo, Palpatine rose to power and influence during the dying days of the Republic. In reality, his public persona was just a mask; he was really Darth Sidious, greatest of the Sith Lords, and he used his political skills and Machiavellian cunning to bring down both the Republic and the Jedi. Palpatine ruled his Galactic Empire for decades, until he was betrayed by his apprentice, Darth Vader.
Ian McDiarmid The most recognizable actor for Palpatine has been playing the role since Return of the Jedi Close For all intents and purposes, Ian McDiarmid embodies the most iconic version of Emperor Palpatine. The Scottish stage actor was cast by Lucas for Return of the Jedi after original choice Alan Webb became very ill shortly before filming. Despite being a replacement, McDiarmid made an iconic impact as the scheming mastermind behind everyone's misery in his Star Wars debut.
McDiarmid's Palpatine credits don't stop at the movies, as he took over the voice performance of his most famous character in season 4 of Star Wars Rebels. McDiarmid's familiar tones can also be heard in Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal, although this was another post-release redo. McDiarmid has similarly reprised his role for small parts in episodes of various Disney+ shows, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Tales of the Jedi, and The Bad Batch.
Ian Abercrombie The voice of Palpatine for most of The Clone Wars Close An English actor boasting notable credits in Seinfeld and Star Trek: Voyager, Abercrombie also played Alfred Pennyworth in the early 2000s Birds of Prey DC series among his litany of TV and movie credits. Abercrombie sadly passed away in 2012, but one of his final roles was providing the voice of Palpatine in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
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