Ahmed Best
Known for Acting · 35 credits
- Born
- 1973-08-19 (age 52)
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Ahmed A. Best
Biography
Ahmed Best (born August 19, 1973) is an American voice actor and musician. He rose to prominence in the 2000s for playing the character of Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars franchise. He later turned to television, where he reprised his role as Jar Jar Binks in the Robot Chicken Star Wars special. He also created, wrote, directed and produced his own TV show called This Can't Be My Life. He has collaborated with director George Lucas in three films and five episodes of the animated show, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He has won the Annie Award for Best Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production.
Known For
The Mandalorian
2019
as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
2008
as Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice) / Jar Jar Binks (voice) / Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie (voice) / Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie / Prisoner #2 (voice) / Jar Jar Binks / Clan Member / Dagoyan Master (voice)
Robot Chicken
2005
as Finn / Clutch / Gun Shop Owner (voice)
Cougar Town
2009
as Dwayne
Law & Order: LA
2010
as Dell Gregory
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
as Jar Jar Binks
TV Shows (11)
The Mandalorian
2019
as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
2008
as Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice) / Jar Jar Binks (voice) / Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie (voice) / Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie / Prisoner #2 (voice) / Jar Jar Binks / Clan Member / Dagoyan Master (voice)
Robot Chicken
2005
as Finn / Clutch / Gun Shop Owner (voice)
Cougar Town
2009
as Dwayne
Law & Order: LA
2010
as Dell Gregory
Big Time Rush
2009
as Marketer / Rob
Alias
2001
as Seth
LIGHT & MAGIC
2022
as Self
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
2024
as Darth Jar Jar (voice)
Star Wars Detours
as Jar Jar Binks (voice)
Jedi Temple Challenge
2020
as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
Movies (24)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
as Jar Jar Binks
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
as Jar Jar Binks
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
as Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
Lean On Me
1989
as Extra (uncredited)
I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Mother and Child
2009
as Julian
LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
2012
as Jar Jar Binks (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
2007
as Jar Jar Binks / AT-AT Driver (voice)
The Beginning: Making Episode I
2001
as Self
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
2010
as Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
2008
as Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
The People vs. George Lucas
2010
as Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage)
Open Window
2006
as Rufus
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
2001
as Self
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
1999
as Self
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
2010
as Crow
FDR: American Badass!
2012
as Curtis
Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
2011
as Sidney Moncrief
Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
2004
as Louis Booker (voice)
W.M.D.
2015
as News Reporter
The Empire Strikes Door
2019
Some Guy Who Kills People
2011
as Mayor Mawell
For All Humankind
2023
One Man Show
as Self
About Ahmed Best
Ahmed Best (born August 19, 1973) is an American voice actor and musician. He rose to prominence in the 2000s for playing the character of Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars franchise. He later turned to television, where he reprised his role as Jar Jar Binks in the Robot Chicken Star Wars special. He also created, wrote, directed and produced his own TV show called This Can't Be My Life. He has collaborated with director George Lucas in three films and five episodes of the animated show, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He has won the Annie Award for B… With 35 credits spanning from 1989 to 2024, Ahmed Best has appeared in 24 films and 11 TV shows.
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Most Popular Ahmed Best Movies
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) — as Jar Jar Binks
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) — as Jar Jar Binks
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) — as Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
- Lean On Me (1989) — as Extra (uncredited)
- I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story (2024) — as Self (archive footage)
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