
Tim Rose
Acting
Born 1956-07-17 · Pittsfield - 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.
Filmography

Return to Narnia
Nov 24, 2025

Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Dec 13, 2017

Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Dec 15, 2015

The Muppet Christmas Carol
Dec 11, 1992

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Nov 19, 1989

Howard the Duck
Aug 1, 1986

Return to Oz
Jun 21, 1985

From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
Dec 3, 1983

Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Nov 21, 1983

Return of the Jedi
May 25, 1983