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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1973-08-19 · New York City, New York, USA
Known for
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) — Jar Jar Binks
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) — Jar Jar Binks
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) — Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
- The Mandalorian (2019) — Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) — Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice)
- Big Time Rush (2009) — Marketer
- Alias (2001) — Seth
- Robot Chicken (2005) — Finn / Clutch / Gun Shop Owner (voice)
- Lean On Me (1989) — Extra (uncredited)
- Redbelt (2008) — Stunts
- Cougar Town (2009) — Dwayne
- Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007) — Jar Jar Binks / AT-AT Driver (voice)
- Mother and Child (2009) — Julian
- Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III (2010) — Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
- Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II (2008) — Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
- Some Guy Who Kills People (2011) — Mayor Mawell