What is Ian McDiarmid's Height?

Ian McDiarmid, standing at an exact 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm), commands a sinister presence as Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars saga, where his height amplifies the character's manipulative menace on screen. This stature suits his Shakespearean stage roles, allowing dynamic physicality in productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company since 1974. Key highlights include his film debut in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi and acclaimed theater performances in Hamlet and other classics.