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
Jar Jar Binks
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
For All Humankind
Rufus
Open Window
Julian
Mother and Child
Self (archive footage)
I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
Crow
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
Jar Jar Binks / AT-AT Driver (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage)
The People vs. George Lucas
Jar Jar Binks (voice)
LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Jar Jar Binks
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Self
One Man Show
Mayor Mawell
Some Guy Who Kills People
Self
The Beginning: Making Episode I
News Reporter
W.M.D.
Sidney Moncrief
Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
Curtis
FDR: American Badass!
Louis Booker (voice)
Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
The Empire Strikes Door
Self
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Self
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
23
Gender
Male
Birthday
1973-08-19
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Ahmed A. Best