Lando Calrissian is a charming, resourceful smuggler, gambler, and later Rebel ally in the Star Wars saga. He is best known as the smooth-talking former administrator of Cloud City on Bespin and a longtime acquaintance of Han Solo. Lando evolves from a self-interested operator into a brave leader who helps the Rebel Alliance and fights against the Empire. He plays a key supporting role in The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and later Star Wars stories.