Ahmed Best

Ahmed Best

Born: August 19, 1973
in New York City, New York, USA
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.

Movies for Ahmed Best...

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Title: I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 20, 2024
Type: Movie
Five years into performing as renowned filmmaker George Lucas in the cult comedy show "The George Lucas Talk Show", comedian Connor Ratliff questions the need for its continuation and his own drive for success and fulfillment in show business.
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For All Humankind
Title: For All Humankind
Released: February 5, 2023
Type: Movie
Discover the story of humanity and space exploration as witnessed in the interrelated events of 1968 and 2020.
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Title: Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge
Character: Himself - Host
Released: June 10, 2020
Type: TV
A game show set in a galaxy far, far away, which tests young contestants’ abilities in the core Jedi principles of strength, knowledge, and bravery as they face thrilling and fun obstacles in an attempt to achieve the rank of Jedi Knight
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Title: The Mandalorian
Character: Jedi Master Kelleran Beq
Released: November 12, 2019
Type: TV
After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter.
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The Empire Strikes Door
Title: The Empire Strikes Door
Released: September 25, 2019
Type: Movie
A thrilling comedic documentary attempting to uncover the mystery of who is responsible for one of the most infamous bloopers in cinematic history.
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W.M.D.
Title: W.M.D.
Character: News Reporter
Released: April 7, 2015
Type: Movie
The Iraq war has turned from 'Mission Accomplished' into a hellhole with an indeterminate outcome. There are no WMDs. No links to Al Qaeda. No imminent threat as promised by the administration. In an alternate reality, a group of angry and disgruntled U.S. soldiers set out on a suicide mission to uncover the truth. Doing the unthinkable, they kidnap the Commander in Chief and interrogate him using the same techniques they were trained to inflict upon the people whose country they invaded.
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FDR: American Badass!
Title: FDR: American Badass!
Character: Curtis
Released: September 24, 2012
Type: Movie
Chronicles the adventures of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, as he rides a "wheelchair of death" to stop the world from being taking over by polio-carrying werewolves during WWII. A deadly menace that are led by Werewolf Hitler, Mussolini and Emperor Hirohito.
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LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
Title: LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out
Character: Jar Jar Binks (voice)
Released: September 24, 2012
Type: Movie
Luke Skywalker embarks on a mission to destroy an Imperial base, but is relentlessly chased by a group of fanatic girls who think of him as a celebrity. Meanwhile, Darth Vader engages a rivalry with Darth Maul, in order to prove that he's the best Sith Lord.
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Title: Honest Trailers
Character: Jar Jar Binks (voice) (archive footage)
Released: February 13, 2012
Type: TV
Trailers that tell you the TRUTH about your favorite movies and TV shows: Honest Trailers. These are the hilarious trailers the producers don't want you to see...
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Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
Title: Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
Character: Sidney Moncrief
Released: July 22, 2011
Type: Movie
In this unearthed lost movie from 1990 that the studio deemed too terrible to release, a Vietnam Veteran Sal Bando(Sorbo), tortured by his past as a Poolboy returns home to Van Nuys, California, and a country he doesn't recognize, in which it seems only Mexicans run pool-cleaning companies. Bando sets off on a brutal mission to reclaim his "rightful" vocation and enact revenge on the man(Trejo) who killed his wife and son.
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Some Guy Who Kills People
Title: Some Guy Who Kills People
Character: Mayor Mawell
Released: April 14, 2011
Type: Movie
A former mental patient's repressed anger reaches the boiling point, leading him to embark on a mission of revenge against the thugs who once subjected him to severe physical and mental trauma.
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Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
Title: Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III
Character: Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
Released: December 19, 2010
Type: Movie
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III, directed by Chris McKay, combines the satirical sensibilities of Green and Matthew Senreich's Robot Chicken with characters of the Star Wars universe.
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Title: Law & Order: LA
Character: Dell Gregory
Released: September 29, 2010
Type: TV
From the tony Beverly Hills to the seedy side of Hollywood, LAPD’s elite Robbery Homicide Division is on the case. Fusing classic ripped-from-the-headlines storytelling with the backdrop of LA, the series delves into the high profile crimes of the west coast.
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2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
Title: 2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams
Character: Crow
Released: July 20, 2010
Type: Movie
When this year's round of unsuspecting Northerners fail to show up for their annual Guts N' Glory Jamboree, the residents of Pleasant Valley take their cannibalistic carnival on the road and head to Iowa where they encounter spoiled heiresses Rome & Tina Sheraton and the cast and crew of their "Road Rascals" reality show. Performing "The Bloodiest Show on Earth", our Southern Maniacs prove more than ratings killers in what John Landis has called "one of the rare sequels that surpasses the original".
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The People vs. George Lucas
Title: The People vs. George Lucas
Character: Jar Jar Binks / Self (archive footage)
Released: March 14, 2010
Type: Movie
The passion the original Star Wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled; but when it comes to George Lucas himself, many have found their ardor has cooled into a complicated love-hate relationship. This hilarious, heartfelt documentary delves deep into Lucas’s cultural legacy, asking all the tough questions. Has Lucas betrayed his masterwork? Should he just have left the original trilogy alone? Is The Phantom Menace so bad it should carry a health warning? Utilizing interviews taken from over 600 hours of footage, and peppered with extraordinary Star Wars and Indiana Jones recreations lovingly immortalized in song, needlepoint, Lego, claymation, puppets and paper-mâché, above all this film asks the question: who truly owns that galaxy far, far away—the man who created it, or the fans who worship it?
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Title: Big Time Rush
Character: Rob
Released: November 28, 2009
Type: TV
Four teenage friends move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to form a potential chart-topping boy band after Kendall is inadvertently discovered by an eccentric record executive, Gustavo Rocque. As they seize this opportunity of a lifetime, these friends embark on an exciting comedy and music-filled journey to prove to themselves and their record label that they are serious about their new career choice.
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Title: Big Time Rush
Character: Marketer
Released: November 28, 2009
Type: TV
Four teenage friends move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to form a potential chart-topping boy band after Kendall is inadvertently discovered by an eccentric record executive, Gustavo Rocque. As they seize this opportunity of a lifetime, these friends embark on an exciting comedy and music-filled journey to prove to themselves and their record label that they are serious about their new career choice.
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Mother and Child
Title: Mother and Child
Character: Julian
Released: November 7, 2009
Type: Movie
The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.
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Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
Title: Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II
Character: Jar Jar Binks / Carl the Stormtrooper (voice)
Released: November 16, 2008
Type: Movie
Seth Green and Matthew Senreich serve up more hilarious Star Wars-inspired satire in this second compilation of sketches featuring the zany stop-motion animation of Adult Swim's "Robot Chicken." Gary the stormtrooper deals with irascible boss Darth Vader on Take Your Daughter to Work Day, while Anakin babysits a certain up-and-coming Jedi.
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Title: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Character: Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie / Prisoner #2 (voice)
Released: October 3, 2008
Type: TV
Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu and other Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.
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Title: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Character: Jar Jar Binks / Clan Member / Dagoyan Master (voice)
Released: October 3, 2008
Type: TV
Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu and other Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.
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Title: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Character: Jar Jar Binks (voice)
Released: October 3, 2008
Type: TV
Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu and other Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.
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Title: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Character: Jar Jar Binks / Defense Minister (voice)
Released: October 3, 2008
Type: TV
Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu and other Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.
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Title: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Character: Jar Jar Binks / Boss Lyonie (voice)
Released: October 3, 2008
Type: TV
Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu and other Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.
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Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Title: Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Character: Jar Jar Binks / AT-AT Driver (voice)
Released: July 17, 2007
Type: Movie
A series of 30 sketches, following the hilarious antics of various characters from a galaxy, far, far away.
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Open Window
Title: Open Window
Character: Rufus
Released: September 1, 2006
Type: Movie
The engagment between a struggling photographer and an assistant professor is marred by an act of violence.
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Title: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Character: Jar Jar Binks
Released: May 17, 2005
Type: Movie
The evil Darth Sidious enacts his final plan for unlimited power -- and the heroic Jedi Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.
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Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
Title: Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.!
Character: Louis Booker (voice)
Released: November 16, 2004
Type: Movie
Kangaroo Jack is back but this time he's animated! Three Teenagers go to the Outback, and find themselves back in Vegas - trying to get Jack home!
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Title: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Character: Jar Jar Binks / Achk Med-Beq (voice)
Released: May 15, 2002
Type: Movie
Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot that could change the galaxy forever.
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R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Title: R2-D2: Beneath the Dome
Character: Self
Released: November 25, 2001
Type: Movie
Mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the fictional robot R2-D2 from the Star Wars film series. The movie was made as a fun project by the cast and crew of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Using interviews, fake archive photos, film clips, and behind the scenes footage the "true" story was told of Artoo's life.
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The Beginning: Making 'Episode I'
Title: The Beginning: Making 'Episode I'
Character: Self
Released: October 16, 2001
Type: Movie
The entire process of making Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) is shown here in this documentary. From pre-production through post-production, we get to see visual effects meetings, John Williams' music sessions, and even the storm that wiped out the pod-racers & props.
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From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Title: From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic
Character: Self
Released: June 15, 1999
Type: Movie
The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Character: Jar Jar Binks
Released: May 19, 1999
Type: Movie
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
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One Man Show
Title: One Man Show
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Actor Ahmed Best, known for his role as Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, tells his story about the backlash and reception of his character, and how that effected his health.