6.6
Movie
Acting
Ahmed Best
- Born
- (age 53)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 40 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.6
Movie
7.5
Movie
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
6.6
Movie
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
8.4
TV
The Mandalorian
8.5
TV
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
8.6
TV
Big Time Rush
6.8
TV
Alias
7.6
TV
Robot Chicken
6.4
Movie
Redbelt
6.5
TV
Cougar Town
7.2
Movie
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
6.6
Movie
Mother and Child
7.5
Movie
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
7.5
Movie
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
6.1
Movie
Some Guy Who Kills People
6.5
Movie
LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
3.8
Movie
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
5.1
Movie
FDR: American Badass!
Acting credits 36
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | One Man Show Film | Self |
| TBA | Star Wars Detours TV | Jar Jar Binks (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2025 | LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past TV | Commander / Darth Jar Jar (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2024 | LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy TV | Darth Jar Jar (voice) (2 ep) |
| 2024 | I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | For All Humankind Film | |
| 2022 | LIGHT & MAGIC TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 2020 | Jedi Temple Challenge TV | Jedi Master Kelleran Beq (10 ep) |
| 2019 | The Mandalorian TV | Jedi Master Kelleran Beq (1 ep) |
| 2019 | The Empire Strikes Door Film | |
| 2015 | W.M.D. Film | News Reporter |
| 2012 | LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out Film | Jar Jar Binks (voice) |
| 2012 | FDR: American Badass! Film | Curtis |
| 2011 | Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury Film | Sidney Moncrief |
| 2011 | Some Guy Who Kills People Film | Mayor Mawell |
| 2010 | Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III Film | Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice) |
| 2010 | Law & Order: LA TV | Dell Gregory (1 ep) |
| 2010 | The People vs. George Lucas Film | Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage) |
| 2010 | 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams Film | Crow |
| 2009 | Big Time Rush TV | Marketer, Rob (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Mother and Child Film | Julian |
| 2009 | Cougar Town TV | Dwayne (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II Film | Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice) |
| 2008 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV | Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice), Jar Jar Binks (voice), Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie (voice), Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie / Prisoner #2 (voice), Jar Jar Binks / Clan Member / Dagoyan Master (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Robot Chicken: Star Wars Film | Jar Jar Binks / AT-AT Driver (voice) |
| 2006 | Open Window Film | Rufus |
| 2005 | Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Film | Jar Jar Binks |
| 2005 | Robot Chicken TV | Finn / Clutch / Gun Shop Owner (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.! Film | Louis Booker (voice) |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Film | Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice) |
| 2001 | R2-D2: Beneath the Dome Film | Self |
| 2001 | The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I Film | Self |
| 2001 | Alias TV | Seth (1 ep) |
| 1999 | From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic Film | Self |
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Film | Jar Jar Binks |
| 1989 | Lean On Me Film | Extra (uncredited) |
Crew credits 5
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | One Man Show Film | Writer |
| 2017 | The DL Chronicles Returns: Thomas Film | Producer |
| 2011 | The Chadwick Journals TV | Producer (13 ep) |
| 2008 | Redbelt Film | Stunts |
| 2007 | The DL Chronicles TV | Producer (5 ep) |