Simon Williamson, who received no credit for his work, operated the Max Rebo puppet in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. During the 1980s, Simon distinguished himself as a leading performer of animatronic creatures in the UK, collaborating with both Jim Henson and George Lucas on big-budget films, including not only his role as Max Rebo but also as the Gamorrean Guard Jubnuk, the one devoured by Jabba's rancor. In addition, he portrayed a Mon Calamari and assisted Mike Quinn in his portrayal of Nien Nunb by controlling the character's eye movements.
- Official website (backup link)
- Simon Williamson at the Internet Movie Database
- Simon J. Williamson (Max Rebo) on Star Wars Interviews (content now obsolete; archived from the original on February 5, 2023)