Television & Streaming Actor; Known for "The Greatest" on Prime Video; Portrayed Ryan Craig on "All American: Homecoming"

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Jaalen Best Biography

Jaalen Best is an American actor known for his work in television and streaming series. Best developed an interest in acting while attending East Carolina University, where he initially enrolled as a basketball player. After relocating to Los Angeles, he began his career as a background actor before securing guest and recurring roles on series including "American Horror Stories," "Magnum P.I.," and the CW sports drama "All American: Homecoming," where he portrayed Ryan Craig in season two.

Best took a year-long hiatus from the entertainment industry, during which he auditioned for Juilliard School and advanced to the final round of callbacks. He has described this experience as pivotal in renewing his commitment to acting.

Best stars as Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, in "The Greatest," the first authorized scripted series about the boxer's life, streaming on Prime Video. The eight-episode series, led by showrunner Ben Watkins and executive produced by Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society and Ali's widow Lonnie Ali, chronicles Clay's journey from his gold medal victory at the Rome Olympics through his first world heavyweight championship title. To prepare for the role, Best underwent extensive physical and artistic training, studying Ali's boxing style and movements.

Growing up in Clinton, North Carolina, Best has spoken about how portraying Ali's confidence resonated with his own experiences overcoming childhood bullying. "The Greatest" marks Best's first major lead role and has introduced him to a global audience through Prime Video.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

Jaalen Best Videos

‘The Greatest’ Star Jaalen Best Talks Muhamad Ali, Commanders & More w/ Rich Eisen | Full Interview

‘The Greatest’ Star Jaalen Best Talks Muhamad Ali, Commanders & More w/ Rich Eisen | Full Interview

Actor Jaalen Best joins Rich Eisen in-studio to promote his new ‘The Greatest’ Amazon Prime Video series where he portrays Muhammad Ali, discuss...

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