Ahmed Best
Acting
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.
TV Shows(11)
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
Darth Jar Jar (voice)
2024
LIGHT & MAGIC
Self
2022
Jedi Temple Challenge
Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
2020
The Mandalorian
Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
2019
Law & Order: LA
Dell Gregory
2010
Big Time Rush
Marketer
2009
Cougar Town
Dwayne
2009
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice)
2008
Robot Chicken
Finn / Clutch / Gun Shop Owner (voice)
2005
Alias
Seth
2001
Star Wars Detours
Jar Jar Binks (voice)
Movies(24)
I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
Self (archive footage)
2024
For All Humankind
2023
The Empire Strikes Door
2019
W.M.D.
News Reporter
2015
LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
Jar Jar Binks (voice)
2012
FDR: American Badass!
Curtis
2012
Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
Sidney Moncrief
2011
Some Guy Who Kills People
Mayor Mawell
2011
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
2010
The People vs. George Lucas
Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage)
2010
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
Crow
2010
Mother and Child
Julian
2009
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
2008
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Jar Jar Binks / AT-AT Driver (voice)
2007
Open Window
Rufus
2006
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Jar Jar Binks
2005
Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
Louis Booker (voice)
2004
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
2002
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Self
2001
The Beginning: Making Episode I
Self
2001
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Self
1999
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Jar Jar Binks
1999
Lean On Me
Extra (uncredited)
1989
One Man Show
Self