Motion · S6M-14086 · 12 Aug 2024
Celebrating Ian McDiarmid's 80th Birthday
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Scotland-born actor and director, Ian McDiarmid, on his 80th birthday, which took place on 11 August 2024; notes that McDiarmid was born in Carnoustie, Angus, in 1944, and made his stage debut in 1972 in a production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet; understands that he has starred in several Shakespeare plays; further understands that he is best known for his role as Emperor Sheev Palpatine in the Star Wars franchise since he first portrayed the Sith Lord in 1983, and recognises that McDiarmid has made a significant contribution to British theatre and film throughout his career.
Supporters (27)
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 5 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Duncan-Glancy 5 Sep 2025
- Russell Findlay Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Maurice Golden 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Sandesh Gulhane 5 Sep 2025
- Craig Hoy Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Edward Mountain 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Ross 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
- Annie Wells 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
- Brian Whittle 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.