Tim Rose

Acting

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 14

Movies (12)

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

Shows (2)

What's Up Doc?
1992
Baljit (voice)
The Chronicles of Narnia
1988
Aslan