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‘Star Wars’ Motion Capture/Voice Actor Ahmed Best Recalls The Hatred For His Jar Jar Binks Character


It's the 25th anniversary of 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace', and actor Ahmed Best talks about his role as Jar Jar Binks.

The actor who brought the goofy Gungan character to life, Ahmed Best, had a number of highs and lows attached to his role. Opinions on the character ran hot after his Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace debut 25 years ago. The voice debuted at a table read with his cast mates — Liam Neeson, Jake Lloyd, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and others.

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