Who is Beast in Beauty and the Beast?

Cursed prince transformed into a monster seeking true love and redemption.

Who plays Beast in Beauty and the Beast?

Beast is played by Robby Benson.

Beast's abilities include superhuman strength, claws, leadership, intimidation.

Beast has 6 mapped relationships in Beauty and the Beast. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Beast — Conflict Arch Enemy — Gaston (Richard White)
Gaston is the Beast's principal human enemy.

Gaston rallies the villagers to kill the Beast and attacks him at the castle.
Beast — Romantic Partners — Belle (Paige O'Hara)
Their developing love is the central emotional relationship.

Belle and the Beast gradually develop a rapport, fall in love, and Belle professes her love as he is dying.
Beast — Alliance Supporter — Cogsworth (David Ogden Stiers)
Cogsworth supports the Beast's attempt at redemption.

Cogsworth is one of the enchanted castle servants who helps the Beast try to win Belle's heart and break the spell.
Beast — Alliance Supporter — Mrs. Potts (Angela Lansbury)
Mrs. Potts encourages the Beast's emotional transformation.

Mrs. Potts is among the castle servants who try to help the Beast win Belle's heart and break the spell.
Beast — Power Master And Servant — Chip (Bradley Pierce)
Chip is part of the Beast's enchanted household.

Chip is one of the household objects created by the curse placed on the Beast and his servants.
Beast — Conflict Prisoner And Jailer — Maurice (Rex Everhart)
The Beast's imprisonment of Maurice initiates Belle's captivity.

The Beast detains Maurice in the castle dungeon for trespassing, prompting Belle to offer herself as a replacement prisoner.