‘It’s a trap!’: Erik Bauersfeld, the voice behind Star Wars character Admiral Ackbar and famous line, dies
Ackbar’s three-word line from big space battle scene in 1983’s Return of the Jedi became a popular internet meme decades later
Erik Bauersfeld, the actor who gave the voice to beloved Star Wars character Admiral Ackbar, has died at aged 93.
A statement from Coolwaters Productions said Bauersfeld died on Sunday in his Berkeley, California home.
“Actor Erik Bauersfeld, known by Star Wars fans around globe as the voice of Admiral Ackbar, has passed away,” the statement said.
“His passing comes at the age of 93 and the cause was natural causes. Erik will be deeply missed by his family here at Coolwaters and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
The veteran voice actor and radio drama producer will be best remembered voicing the amphibious Admiral Ackbar, foremost military commander of the Rebel Alliance, in the Star Wars saga.
“It’s a trap”, his famous line in 1983’s Return of the Jedi, became a popular internet meme. Bauersfeld was surprised to learn about Ackbar’s popularity years after executing the work.