Lando Calrissian
Cloud City Administrator, Han Solo's frenemy
Administrator of Cloud City on planet Bespin and long-time friend and rival of Han Solo. Also known as a gambler.
Quotes
- Keeps promises, but they change depending on the situation.
- Gambling is not just luck.
- I'll protect my planet myself.
- Friendship cannot be exchanged for money.
- Wit is the only way to get through.
Trivia
- One of the longest periods in American film history for the same actor playing the same role.
- Calrissian was previously also spelled as Calrissian.
- Originally a gambler with a con artist backstory.
- Episode where he won Cloud City through gambling.
- Has a past where his daughter was abducted by the First Order.
- Engaged in smuggling while evading the Empire.
Alternate names
Lando Calrissian
Lando Calrissian
Calrissian
Profile
- Species
- Humanoid
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Prefers stylish attire and has the demeanor of a distinguished man who dates many women. Medium build with a calm impression.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
-
- Calm demeanor
- Refined attire
- Iconic items
-
- Millennium Falcon
- Business suit
- Cloud City administrator badge
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cunning
- Detailed personality
- Originally a gambler and con artist, calculating and skilled in negotiation. A pragmatist who flexibly adapts to situations, but holds deep friendships and does not hesitate to help comrades in times of difficulty.
- Keywords
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- Cunning
- Sociable
- Pragmatist
- Quick-witted
- Confident
- Brave
- Motto
- Keeps promises, but switches actions depending on the situation.
- Talents
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- Gambling
- Negotiation
- Leadership
- Improvisation
- Starship piloting
- Skills
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- Infiltration of criminal organizations
- Smuggling
- Mining business management
- Combat skills
- Motivation
- Protect Cloud City on planet Bespin and balance galactic freedom with personal interests.
- Habits
- Occasionally resorts to cheating but keeps it hidden publicly.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Hobbies
- Gambling, Expanding social connections
- Favorite places
- Cloud City, Socorro
- Favorite colors
- Dark subdued colors
- Music
- Unknown
- Person
- Han Solo, Leia Organa, Chewbacca
- Disliked situations
- Betrayal, Imperial oppression
History
- Backstory
- Born on planet Socorro, made a living through gambling and scams in his youth. Dated many women and lived a glamorous life, occasionally winning big money with his gambling skills. Later won Cloud City in a bet, then operated the city's mining business as administrator, secretly diverting supplies to the Rebel Alliance to oppose the Empire.
- Debut date
- May 21, 1980
- Work title
- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
- Media type
- Movie
- Episode or chapter
- Episode V
Sheltering Solo's group in The Empire Strikes Back
- Significant event
- Sheltering Solo's group in The Empire Strikes Back
- Description
- Sheltered Han Solo and Princess Leia in Cloud City to escape Imperial pursuit, but ultimately handed them over to the Empire. Later used quick thinking to rescue Leia and the others.
Infiltrating Jabba's palace in Return of the Jedi
- Significant event
- Infiltrating Jabba's palace in Return of the Jedi
- Description
- Infiltrated Jabba's palace as a mercenary and contributed to Han Solo's rescue. Later, as a Rebel Alliance general, played a key role in the Death Star destruction operation.
Supporting the Resistance in The Rise of Skywalker
- Significant event
- Supporting the Resistance in The Rise of Skywalker
- Description
- Despite past where his daughter was taken by the First Order, aided the Resistance and led the citizen fleet in the final battle, contributing to victory.
Relationships
Janna
Child
Daughter, has a past of being abducted by the First Order, holds deep affection and concern.
Han Solo
Best friend
First met through gambling, but became long-time friends and rivals who stimulate each other.
Leia Organa
Ally
Overcame crisis together in The Empire Strikes Back.
Chewbacca
Ally
Cooperated in rescue operation as Han Solo's best friend.
Rebel Alliance
Rebel Alliance: leader
Cloud City
Cloud City: leader
Media appearances
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Movie / Supporting
1980
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Movie / Supporting
1983
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
Movie / Supporting
2019
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Movie / Protagonist
2018
Star Wars Rebels
Anime / Supporting
2014-2018
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II
Game / Supporting
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III
Game / Supporting
LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales
Anime / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
若本規夫
- Voice actor
- 若本規夫
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Home video version
内海賢二
- Voice actor
- 内海賢二
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV version etc.
樋浦勉
- Voice actor
- 樋浦勉
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Some TV versions
田中信夫
- Voice actor
- 田中信夫
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Some TV versions
安原義人
- Voice actor
- 安原義人
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Games: Rogue Squadron series
石井康嗣
- Voice actor
- 石井康嗣
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Robot Chicken, Galactic Battlegrounds anime version
高瀬右光
- Voice actor
- 高瀬右光
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales
柏野昌俊
- Voice actor
- 柏野昌俊
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Billy Dee Williams
- Voice actor
- Billy Dee Williams
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Original trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker
- Notes
- Original actor, portrayed the role for a long period
Donald Glover
- Voice actor
- Donald Glover
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Notes
- Young version in spin-off
George Lucas
- Creator name
- George Lucas
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Lando Calrissian Figure
- Item name
- Lando Calrissian Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Millennium Falcon Replica
- Item name
- Millennium Falcon Replica
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Star Wars Costume (Calrissian style)
- Item name
- Star Wars Costume (Calrissian style)
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular