Billy Dee Williams is an American actor, singer, and writer who is best known for his role as Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars franchise. He also starred in the films Lady Sings the Blues and Brian's Song. His first name is Billy, and his middle name is Dee. AMES is a city in Iowa, United States, located approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines. It is the county seat of Story County. Serena is a female given name of Latin origin, meaning 'serene, calm'. ANSON is a surname of English origin, derived from the given name Ansel, which is a variant of the name Anselm, meaning 'GOD's helmet'.