Known For
Acting
Birthday
August 19, 1973 (age 53)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
- Ahmed A. Best
Ahmed Best
Biography
Ahmed BestĀ (born August 19, 1973) is an AmericanĀ voice actorĀ and musician. He rose to prominence in the 2000s for playing the character ofĀ Jar Jar BinksĀ in theĀ Star WarsĀ franchise. He later turned to television, where he reprised his role as Jar Jar Binks in theĀ Robot ChickenĀ Star WarsĀ special. He also created, wrote, directed and produced his own TV show calledĀ This Can't Be My Life. He has collaborated with directorĀ George LucasĀ in three films and five episodes of the animated show,Ā Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He has won theĀ Annie AwardĀ for Best Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production.
Known For - Movies
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
as Jar Jar Binks
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
as Jar Jar Binks
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
as Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
Lean On Me
as Extra (uncredited)
Mother and Child
as Julian
The People vs. George Lucas
as Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
as Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
as Jar Jar Binks / AT-AT Driver (voice)
Open Window
as Rufus
The Beginning: Making Episode I
as Self
Known For - TV Shows
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
as Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
as Jar Jar Binks (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
as Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
as Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie / Prisoner #2 (voice)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
as Jar Jar Binks / Clan Member / Dagoyan Master (voice)
Robot Chicken
as Finn / Clutch / Gun Shop Owner (voice)
The Mandalorian
as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
Cougar Town
as Dwayne
Law & Order: LA
as Dell Gregory
Big Time Rush
as Marketer