Tim Rose
Biography
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.
Filmography
Return to Narnia
2025
as Self
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
2017
as Admiral Ackbar
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015
as Admiral Ackbar
Return of the Ewok
1994
as Salacious Crumb
The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
1989
as Aslan
Howard the Duck
1986
as Howard T. Duck
Return to Oz
1985
as Tik-Tok (on-set performer)
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
1983
as Self
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
1983
as Self
Return of the Jedi
1983
as Admiral Ackbar
The Great Muppet Caper
1981
as Muppet Performer (uncredited)