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 Best Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production.
Filmography (34 titles)
6.8ShowLEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
Darth Jar Jar (voice) · 2024
10.0MovieI'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
Self (archive footage) · 2024
5.0MovieFor All Humankind
2023
7.8ShowLIGHT & MAGIC
Self · 2022
7.0ShowJedi Temple Challenge
Jedi Master Kelleran Beq · 2020
8.4ShowThe Mandalorian
Jedi Master Kelleran Beq · 2019
8.7MovieThe Empire Strikes Door
2019
5.0MovieW.M.D.
News Reporter · 2015
6.4MovieLEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
Jar Jar Binks (voice) · 2012
5.1MovieFDR: American Badass!
Curtis · 2012
4.9MoviePoolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
Sidney Moncrief · 2011
6.1MovieSome Guy Who Kills People
Mayor Mawell · 2011
7.5MovieRobot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice) · 2010
6.8ShowLaw & Order: LA
Dell Gregory · 2010
6.3MovieThe People vs. George Lucas
Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage) · 2010
3.8Movie2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
Crow · 2010
8.6ShowBig Time Rush
Marketer · 2009
6.6MovieMother and Child
Julian · 2009
6.5ShowCougar Town
Dwayne · 2009
7.5MovieRobot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice) · 2008
8.5ShowStar Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice) · 2008
7.3MovieRobot Chicken: Star Wars
Jar Jar Binks / AT-AT Driver (voice) · 2007
5.4MovieOpen Window
Rufus · 2006
7.5MovieStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Jar Jar Binks · 2005
7.6ShowRobot Chicken
Finn / Clutch / Gun Shop Owner (voice) · 2005
4.3MovieKangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
Louis Booker (voice) · 2004
6.6MovieStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice) · 2002
6.7MovieR2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Self · 2001
7.3MovieThe Beginning: Making Episode I
Self · 2001
6.8ShowAlias
Seth · 2001