Quick Facts
Born:
1973-08-19
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
40 Total Roles
Ahmed Best
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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
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Jar Jar Binks
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Jar Jar Binks
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
The Mandalorian
Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie / Prisoner #2 (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy TV | Darth Jar Jar (voice) |
| 2024 | I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2023 | For All Humankind MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | LIGHT & MAGIC TV | Self |
| 2020 | Jedi Temple Challenge TV | Jedi Master Kelleran Beq |
| 2019 | The Mandalorian TV | Jedi Master Kelleran Beq |
| 2019 | The Empire Strikes Door MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | W.M.D. MOVIE | News Reporter |
| 2012 | LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out MOVIE | Jar Jar Binks (voice) |
| 2012 | FDR: American Badass! MOVIE | Curtis |