Now, word comes that time has taken another: Erik Bauersfeld, the actor who provided the voice of Star Wars' Admiral Ackbar and Bib Fortuna in Return of The Jedi, has passed away at 93. Erik Bauersfeld (June 28, 1922 – April 3, 2016) was an American radio dramatist and voice actor. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bauersfeld knew at 3 years old that he was destined to work in radio when his father showed him a small crystal radio receiver. He also read for the part of Yoda, but lost the role to Frank Oz. Tom voiced Jedi master Yoda in the Star Wars animated series The Clone Wars, and he took over the role of Admiral Ackbar from late actor Erik Bauersfeld for 2017 movie Star Wars… Episode VI Return of the JediStar Wars: X-WingStar Wars Battlefront: Elite SquadronEpisode VII The Force Awakens Career 1:43 PM PST Occupation — into one of the most beloved lines of the "Star Wars" series, has died. June 28, 1922[1]Brooklyn, New York, USA[source?] He was 93. Erik Bauersfeld, the actor who gave the voice to beloved Star Wars character Admiral Ackbar, has died at aged 93, his management office confirmed Monday. TNT (052), Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars Actor Says He Was Quite Disappointed With His Character’s Death, Star Wars: The Last Jedi Actor Isn’t Happy About How Admiral Ackbar Died, The Truth Behind That Admiral Ackbar Scene in The Last Jedi, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, Best 'Star Wars' Franchise Resistance Leader, One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur. Erik Bauersfeld (28 June 1922 – 3 April 2016) was an American radio dramatist and voice actor.He was known for his roles as Admiral Ackbar and Bib Fortuna in the third movie of the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi (1983). Matthew Wood, who played Bib Fortuna in the prequels, celebrates his return as the character in The Mandalorian season 2 finale. Born Bauersfeld had an extensive background in radio dramas as he served as the director of drama and literature department at the San Francisco based KPFA radio station. Erik Bauersfeld, the actor who voiced Admiral Ackbar, died on Sunday at age 93, according to the agency that represented him. Erik Bauersfeld, the actor who gave voice to the beloved Star Wars character Admiral Ackbar, has died at age 93, his management office confirmed Monday. Erik Bauersfeld was born on June 28, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. American Nationality Erik Bauersfeld, who memorably voiced the Rebellion's Admiral Ackbar in Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, has died. He … Erik Bauersfeld (June 28, 1922 – April 3, 2016) was the voice of Admiral Ackbar and Bib Fortuna in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.It only took one hour for Bauersfeld to record Ackbar's lines and thirty minutes for Fortuna's. The character was first introduced, played by Michael Carter and voiced by Erik Bauersfeld, in Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi.Fortuna is gangster Jabba the Hutt's right-hand man, providing translation services, among other things. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Erik Bauersfeld, the actor who provided the voice to the beloved Star Wars character Admiral Ackbar in a pair of films, died Sunday at his Berkeley, California home. A.I. Erik Bauersfeld, right, voiced Admiral Ackbar in "Star Wars," uttering the famous line "It's a trap!" He also read for the part of Yoda, but lost the role to Frank Oz. Erik Bauersfeld, Star Wars. Erik Bauersfeld, Actor: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Voice acting in Other works of note Radio dramatistVoice actor For almost four decades, the world's love affair with "Star Wars" hasn't been fueled by affection for one particular actor, no matter how incredible a career an icon like Harrison Artificial Intelligence. LOS ANGELES (AP) Erik Bauersfeld, who turned three words from a minor acting role It's a trap! Erik Bauersfeld on As confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, radio dramatist and voice actor Erik Bauersfeld, best known for playing Admiral Ackbar in the Star Wars movies, has died. We are very saddened to report that Erik Bauersfeld, who provided the voices of Bib Fortuna and Ackbar in two installments of the Star Wars saga, has passed away at the age of 93. Erik Bauersfeld, who turned three words from a minor acting role — "It's a trap!" Erik Bauersfeld, who turned three words from a minor acting role — "It's a trap!" Biographical information It only took one hour for Bauersfeld to record Ackbar's lines and thirty minutes for Fortuna's. His most notable role was providing the voices of Admiral Ackbar and Bib Fortuna in the third film of the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi (1983), the former of which he subsequently reprised in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). — into one of the most beloved lines of the "Star Wars" series, has died. Erik Bauersfeld is a respected radio dramatist, who led KPFA's drama and literature department for 31 years. Erik Bauersfeld, the veteran radio actor who memorably voiced the beloved “Star Wars” character Admiral Ackbar -- and delivered the iconic line (turned meme), “It’s a trap!” in “Return of the Jedi” -- died on Sunday at his home in Berkeley, Calif.He was 93. Erik Bauersfeld (June 28, 1922 – April 3, 2016) was the voice of Admiral Ackbar and Bib Fortuna in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. The actor who voiced the fan favourite Star Wars character Admiral Ackbar, Erik Bauersfeld, has died aged 93. How Wookieepedia treats Canon and Legends, Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron voice actors, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi voice actors, Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens voice actors. Here are some well-known faces from Sundance over the years, as they brought their early movies to the festival. An Academy Award winner considers him … San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives, Brand New LEGO Art, and More! Bauersfeld also voiced the character of Gardener in the 2001 film A.I. Artificial Intelligence Erik Bauersfeld, Admiral Ackbar Voice Actor in 'Star Wars' Films, Dies at 93, Admiral Ackbar speaks: Erik Bauersfeld a force in 'Star Wars' cosmos, https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Erik_Bauersfeld?oldid=9262133. Died on He was 93. A … [3] He later went on to reprise his role as Ackbar in the computer game Star Wars: X-Wing and Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens. Artificial Intelligence (2001) and Crimson Peak (2015). He was 93. 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