Cast & creator
Ahmed Best
Best known for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: The Clone Wars
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.
Also known as: Ahmed A. Best
27
film credits
20
television credits
42
1989–2025 · acting roles
6.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
★ 8.5Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice) · 2008
★ 8.5Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks (voice) · 2008
★ 8.5Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie (voice) · 2008
★ 8.5Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie / Prisoner #2 (voice) · 2008
★ 8.5Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Clan Member / Dagoyan Master (voice) · 2008
Across film & television
Filmography (47)
Showing 47 of 47 credits
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice)
2008Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks (voice)
2008Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie (voice)
2008Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie / Prisoner #2 (voice)
2008Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Jar Jar Binks / Clan Member / Dagoyan Master (voice)
2008
Robot Chicken
Finn / Clutch / Gun Shop Owner (voice)
2005
The Mandalorian
Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
2019
Cougar Town
Dwayne
2009
Big Time Rush
Marketer
2009Big Time Rush
Rob
2009
Law & Order: LA
Dell Gregory
2010
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Jar Jar Binks
1999
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Jar Jar Binks
2005
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
Darth Jar Jar (voice)
2024
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
2002
Alias
Seth
2001
LIGHT & MAGIC
Self
2022
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past
Commander / Darth Jar Jar (voice)
2025LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past
Darth Jar Jar (voice)
2025
Lean On Me
Extra (uncredited)
1989
Mother and Child
Julian
2009
The DL Chronicles
Producer
2007
Jedi Temple Challenge
Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
2020
Star Wars Detours
Jar Jar Binks (voice)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Jar Jar Binks / AT-AT Driver (voice)
2007
The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode I
Self
2001
The Chadwick Journals
Producer
2011
Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
Louis Booker (voice)
2004
Redbelt
Stunts
2008
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Self
2001
The People vs. George Lucas
Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage)
2010
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
2010
LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
Jar Jar Binks (voice)
2012
2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
Crow
2010
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
2008
Some Guy Who Kills People
Mayor Mawell
2011
Open Window
Rufus
2006
Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
Sidney Moncrief
2011
I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
Self (archive footage)
2024
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Self
1999
The Empire Strikes Door
2019
FDR: American Badass!
Curtis
2012
The DL Chronicles Returns: Thomas
Producer
2017
For All Humankind
2023
W.M.D.
News Reporter
2015One Man Show
Self
One Man Show
Writer