Ian McDiarmid

Ian McDiarmid is a Scottish actor. He is best known for his roles in the Star Wars franchise, including Emperor Palpatine, and in the Harry Potter series, including the voice of Gilderoy Lockhart. McDiarmid has also appeared in various stage productions, including a production of Hamlet at the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has been recognized for his contributions to the arts, including being awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. McDiarmid is active on Twitter and has a strong online presence.