Han Solo
Brave warrior who rose from smuggler to general of the Rebel Alliance
Important member of the Rebel Alliance fighting the Galactic Empire. Originally a lawless smuggler, an excellent pilot and charismatic leader.
Quotes
- I know.
- May the Force be with you.
- Never tell me the odds!
- Chewie, we're home.
- I've got a bad feeling about this.
Trivia
- Ranked 14th in SF movie hero rankings.
- Holds the record for traversing the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs.
- Originally designed as a green-skinned alien.
- Harrison Ford wanted Solo to die but was rejected.
- The sharp-tongued character in the films is beloved by fans as part of the role.
- Played by Alden Ehrenreich in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'.
Alternate names
Han Solo
Solo
Han
Honey
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Medium build adult male. Features distinctive black hair and sturdy physique, with rugged pirate-style clothing as his trademark.
- Height
- Approximately 180cm
- Weight
- Unknown
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Light mustache
- Sharp eyes
- Muscular build
- Iconic items
-
- Blaster Pistol
- Millennium Falcon Pilot Suit
- Corellian Bloodstripe Uniform
- Blaster Holster
- Lightsaber (experience using)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Witty
- Detailed personality
- Sarcastic yet loyal to friends. Profit-oriented pragmatist, but brave and honest even in tough situations. Exhibits strong sense of responsibility and leadership.
- Keywords
-
- Brave
- Sarcastic
- Witty
- Loyal to friends
- Pragmatist
- Sense of justice
- Intuitive
- Rebellious
- Motto
- A lone wolf who understands being part of a group and serving the public good.
- Talents
-
- Excellent spaceship piloting skills
- Instant decision-making
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Card game master
- Combat skills (blaster)
- Skills
-
- Piloting the Millennium Falcon
- Smuggling know-how
- Tactical thinking
- Dealing with bounty hunters and Imperial forces
- Escape and evasion
- Motivation
- Protecting freedom and friends' safety. Contributing to the galaxy's liberation from the Empire and safeguarding his son and family's future.
- Habits
- Very sensitive to money and profits. Speaks with lots of banter, mixes jokes with sharp tongue, but makes many accurate observations.
- Favorite foods
- Corellian cuisine, Tobacco
- Hobbies
- Card games (Sabacc), Flight piloting, Smuggling-related work
- Favorite places
- Millennium Falcon, Space station cantinas
- Person
- Chewbacca, Leia Organa, Lando Calrissian
- Disliked situations
- Capture by Imperial forces, Debt problems, Betrayal
- Disliked foods
- Jabba clan cuisine (dislikes or wary)
History
- Backstory
- Corellian planet orphan who grew up doing odd jobs for criminal organizations. Excellent pilot candidate at the Imperial Academy, but rebelled against Imperial policies and was expelled from the military. Met Wookiee Chewbacca in prison, cooperated to escape. Engaged in smuggling and became known across the galaxy. Met Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, joined the Rebel Alliance. Promoted to general through battles. Fathered son Ben, but he fell to the dark side, ultimately fated to be killed by his son.
- Debut date
- May 25, 1977
- Work title
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
- Media type
- Movie
Kessel Run Record Achievement
- Significant event
- Kessel Run Record Achievement
- Description
- Traversed the hyperspace route between Kessel in 12 parsecs, establishing a speed record.
Joining the Rebel Alliance
- Significant event
- Joining the Rebel Alliance
- Description
- Became a Rebel Alliance warrior fighting the Empire upon meeting Luke and others.
Command of Second Death Star Battle
- Significant event
- Command of Second Death Star Battle
- Description
- Led the shield generator destruction operation in the forests of Endor's moon and achieved merits.
Son Ben Solo's Fall to Dark Side and Separation
- Significant event
- Son Ben Solo's Fall to Dark Side and Separation
- Description
- Son Ben fell to the dark side as Kylo Ren, reluctantly entrusted to Luke.
Death in The Force Awakens
- Significant event
- Death in The Force Awakens
- Description
- Stabbed in the chest by son Kylo Ren, who became Supreme Leader of the First Order, and died.
Relationships
Leia Organa
Spouse
Wife with whom he shared deep love and trust for many years.
Ben Solo (Kylo Ren)
Child
Son. Youth torn between light and dark. Ultimately clashed and lost his life.
Chewbacca
Best friend
Lifelong friend as partner from prison escape and through many battles.
Luke Skywalker
Teammate
Ally fighting the Galactic Empire together in the Rebel Alliance.
Lando Calrissian
Friend
Old friend and former owner of the Millennium Falcon.
Rebel Alliance
Rebel Alliance: leader
Resistance
Resistance: unknown
Media appearances
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Movie / Protagonist
1977
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Movie / Protagonist
1980
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Movie / Protagonist
1983
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Movie / Protagonist
2015
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
Movie / Supporting
2019
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Movie / Protagonist
2018
Lego Star Wars
Anime / Protagonist
Voice cast and creators
Tsutomu Isobe
- Voice actor
- Tsutomu Isobe
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Episodes 4-6 Soft/Special Edition
Tomoaki Maeno
- Voice actor
- Tomoaki Maeno
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
Koichi Yamadera
- Voice actor
- Koichi Yamadera
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Asahi Dubbed Version Episode 5
Shigeru Matsuzaki
- Voice actor
- Shigeru Matsuzaki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Nippon TV Version 1 Episode 4
Harrison Ford
- Voice actor
- Harrison Ford
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Original Trilogy Theatrical Version
Alden Ehrenreich
- Voice actor
- Alden Ehrenreich
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Notes
- Young Han Solo
Michael Dangerfield
- Voice actor
- Michael Dangerfield
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Lego Star Wars
George Lucas
- Creator name
- George Lucas
- Role
- Original author
Lucasfilm
- Creator name
- Lucasfilm
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Han Solo Action Figure
- Item name
- Han Solo Action Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Millennium Falcon Model
- Item name
- Millennium Falcon Model
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Cosplay Costume
- Item name
- Cosplay Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular