Ahmed 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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
as Jar Jar Binks
1999
For All Humankind
2023
Open Window
as Rufus
2006
Mother and Child
as Julian
2009
I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
as Self (archive footage)
2024
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
as Crow
2010
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
as Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
2008
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
as Jar Jar Binks / AT-AT Driver (voice)
2007
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
as Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
2010
The People vs. George Lucas
as Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage)
2010
LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
as Jar Jar Binks (voice)
2012
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
as Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
2002
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
as Jar Jar Binks
2005
One Man Show
as Self
TBA
Some Guy Who Kills People
as Mayor Mawell
2011
The Beginning: Making Episode I
as Self
2001
W.M.D.
as News Reporter
2015
FDR: American Badass!
as Curtis
2012
Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
as Sidney Moncrief
2011
Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
as Louis Booker (voice)
2004
TV Appearances
Big Time Rush
as Marketer
2009
Big Time Rush
as Rob
2009
The Mandalorian
as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
2019
Law & Order: LA
as Dell Gregory
2010
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
as Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice)
2008
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
as Jar Jar Binks (voice)
2008
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
as Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie / Prisoner #2 (voice)
2008
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
as Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie (voice)
2008
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
as Jar Jar Binks / Clan Member / Dagoyan Master (voice)
2008
Jedi Temple Challenge
as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
2020
Cougar Town
as Dwayne
2009
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
as Darth Jar Jar (voice)
2024