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.

Known For

The Mandalorian

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Robot Chicken

Cougar Town

All Movies (24)

I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story2024 · as Self (archive footage)
For All Humankind2023
The Empire Strikes Door2019
W.M.D.2015 · as News Reporter
LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out2012 · as Jar Jar Binks (voice)
FDR: American Badass!2012 · as Curtis
Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury2011 · as Sidney Moncrief
Some Guy Who Kills People2011 · as Mayor Mawell
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III2010 · as Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
The People vs. George Lucas2010 · as Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage)
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams2010 · as Crow
Mother and Child2009 · as Julian
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II2008 · as Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars2007 · as Jar Jar Binks / AT-AT Driver (voice)
Open Window2006 · as Rufus
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith2005 · as Jar Jar Binks
Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!2004 · as Louis Booker (voice)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones2002 · as Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome2001 · as Self
The Beginning: Making Episode I2001 · as Self
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic1999 · as Self
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace1999 · as Jar Jar Binks
Lean On Me1989 · as Extra (uncredited)
One Man Show— · as Self

All TV Shows (16)

LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy2024 · as Darth Jar Jar (voice)
LIGHT & MAGIC2022 · as Self
Jedi Temple Challenge2020 · as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
The Mandalorian2019 · as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
Law & Order: LA2010 · as Dell Gregory
Big Time Rush2009 · as Marketer
Big Time Rush2009 · as Rob
Cougar Town2009 · as Dwayne
Star Wars: The Clone Wars2008 · as Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars2008 · as Jar Jar Binks (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars2008 · as Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars2008 · as Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie / Prisoner #2 (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars2008 · as Jar Jar Binks / Clan Member / Dagoyan Master (voice)
Robot Chicken2005 · as Finn / Clutch / Gun Shop Owner (voice)
Alias2001 · as Seth
Star Wars Detours— · as Jar Jar Binks (voice)