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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums"It's aTrap!" Erik Bauersfeld best known as Admiral Ackbar in Star Wars passes at 93
Admiral Ackbar was portrayed in the film by puppeteer Timothy M. Rose, but it was Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt who approached Bauersfeld and asked if hed like to try out for some of the voice roles in Return of the Jedi. According to SF Gate, Bauersfeld is a longtime fixture at Berkeleys KPFA radio with a stellar reputation as a prolific radio dramatists. He was a mentor to multiple Academy Award winning sound designer Randy Thom, and at 90 years old is still producing new material.
Bauersfeld reveals in the interview that he had a shot at playing Yoda in the series and was actually the last person to audition for the role. And if you can believe it, he still hasnt seen the first Star Wars. In a world where actors with very small connections to science fiction movies can make a lot of money on the convention circuit, writes SF Gate, Bauersfeld refuses to charge for his autograph. Its not so much money, Bauersfeld told me, adding that he already has enough income for his simple needs.
Bauersfeld reveals in the interview that he had a shot at playing Yoda in the series and was actually the last person to audition for the role. And if you can believe it, he still hasnt seen the first Star Wars. In a world where actors with very small connections to science fiction movies can make a lot of money on the convention circuit, writes SF Gate, Bauersfeld refuses to charge for his autograph. Its not so much money, Bauersfeld told me, adding that he already has enough income for his simple needs.
http://www.themarysue.com/admiral-ackbar-actor/
As if being a part of the space opera wasn't enough to add to his legacy, his signature line, 'It's a trap,' has been one of the most repeated phrases from the franchise by in pop-culture and by die-hards.
He also voiced Jabba The Hutt's majordomo Bib Fortuna in the 1983 flick.
His involvement in Star Wars did not end there as he returned as Ackbar in last year's blockbuster sequel directed by JJ Abrams.
Bauersfeld returned to video games as he voiced his signature character in Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron 16 years later in 2009.
He also voiced Jabba The Hutt's majordomo Bib Fortuna in the 1983 flick.
His involvement in Star Wars did not end there as he returned as Ackbar in last year's blockbuster sequel directed by JJ Abrams.
Bauersfeld returned to video games as he voiced his signature character in Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron 16 years later in 2009.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3523745/Erik-Bauersfeld-best-known-role-Admiral-Ackbar-Star-Wars-dies-93.html
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"It's aTrap!" Erik Bauersfeld best known as Admiral Ackbar in Star Wars passes at 93 (Original Post)
GreatGazoo
Apr 2016
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JackInGreen
(2,975 posts)1. Die wanna wanga?
Gman
(24,780 posts)4. I think that's his best line.
whatthehey
(3,660 posts)2. It's a wrap!
Might just be me, but there is a resemblance too. Remember the line, never heard of the guy. Sounds like he was a good guy too.
Coventina
(27,169 posts)3. .
underpants
(182,868 posts)5. Admiral Akbar's Snackbar. IT'S A SNACK!
Friends of ours show a Star Wars moving in their backyard every May near the 4th. They have a banner that says the subject line they put up. We all bring different snacks. Swimming pool noodles are cut in half and tape is added to replicate the handle- these serve as light sabers. Every kid gets one. They run and play and then one of the Dads walks in in a Vader mask (sometimes a cape too) and the kids basically beat him to the ground with the noodles. Then we watch the movie. This year it's the latest one. Can't wait.
d_legendary1
(2,586 posts)6. It's a sad!