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Tim Rose

Born 1956-07-17Pittsfield - Illinois - USA

Timothy M. Rose (born July 17, 1956) is an actor and puppeteer. Rose is best known for playing the role of Admiral Ackbar, the supreme commander of all space forces for the Rebel Alliance, in the sequel Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983). In addition, Rose also puppeteered the characters of Sy Snootles and Salacious Crumb in that film, and has been involved with other Lucasfilm and Jim Henson Studiosmovies, including The Dark Crystal and Howard the Duck. He also helped in puppeteering the character of Tik-Tok in Disney's Return to Oz.

Screen work

Movies & roles

2025Return to NarniaSelf 2017Star Wars: The Last JediAdmiral Ackbar 2015Star Wars: The Force AwakensAdmiral Ackbar 1994Return of the EwokSalacious Crumb 1992The Muppet Christmas CarolAdditional Muppet Performer (voice)1989The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderAslan 1986Howard the DuckHoward T. Duck 1985Return to OzTik-Tok (on-set performer)1983From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a SagaSelf 1983Classic Creatures: Return of the JediSelf 1983Return of the JediAdmiral Ackbar 1981The Great Muppet CaperMuppet Performer (uncredited)