Ahmed Best
Acting • Born 1973-08-19
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.
Filmography
39 credits
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Movie • 1999
Jar Jar Binks
For All Humankind
Movie • 2023
Open Window
Movie • 2006
Rufus
Mother and Child
Movie • 2009
Julian
I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
Movie • 2024
Self (archive footage)
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
Movie • 2010
Crow
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
Movie • 2008
Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Movie • 2007
Jar Jar Binks / AT-AT Driver (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
Movie • 2010
Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
The People vs. George Lucas
Movie • 2010
Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage)
LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
Movie • 2012
Jar Jar Binks (voice)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Movie • 2002
Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Movie • 2005
Jar Jar Binks
One Man Show
Movie
Self
Some Guy Who Kills People
Movie • 2011
Mayor Mawell
The Beginning: Making Episode I
Movie • 2001
Self
W.M.D.
Movie • 2015
News Reporter
FDR: American Badass!
Movie • 2012
Curtis
Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
Movie • 2011
Sidney Moncrief
Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
Movie • 2004
Louis Booker (voice)
The Empire Strikes Door
Movie • 2019
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Movie • 1999
Self
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Movie • 2001
Self
Big Time Rush
TV • 2009
Marketer
Big Time Rush
TV • 2009
Rob
The Mandalorian
TV • 2019
Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
Law & Order: LA
TV • 2010
Dell Gregory
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
TV • 2008
Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
TV • 2008
Jar Jar Binks (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
TV • 2008
Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
TV • 2008
Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie / Prisoner #2 (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
TV • 2008
Jar Jar Binks / Clan Member / Dagoyan Master (voice)
Cougar Town
TV • 2009
Dwayne
Jedi Temple Challenge
TV • 2020
Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
TV • 2024
Darth Jar Jar (voice)
Star Wars Detours
TV
Jar Jar Binks (voice)
Robot Chicken
TV • 2005
Finn / Clutch / Gun Shop Owner (voice)
LIGHT & MAGIC
TV • 2022
Self
Alias
TV • 2001
Seth