Ian McDiarmid Net Worth
View full profileIan McDiarmid's net worth is currently estimated at $5M in 2026.
Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1972$0.01MF
Stage Debut in Hamlet
Ian McDiarmid makes his stage debut in Hamlet, starting his acting career.
1983$0.1M+900%C
Stars in Return of Jedi
McDiarmid gains recognition for his role as Emperor Palpatine in Return of the Jedi.
1999$1M+900%B
Phantom Menace Emperor
McDiarmid reprises his role as Palpatine in the Star Wars prequels.
2019$3M+200%B
Return in Rise of Skywalker
Returns as Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars Episode IX.
2026$5M+67%B
Stage and Screen Legacy
Continues to work in both theater and film, cementing his legacy.
Last updated: February 21, 2026