Who is Gaston in Beauty and the Beast?

Arrogant village hunter obsessed with Belle and serves as primary antagonist.

Who plays Gaston in Beauty and the Beast?

Gaston is played by Richard White.

Gaston's abilities include hunting, marksmanship, physical prowess, manipulation.

Gaston has 3 mapped relationships in Beauty and the Beast. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Gaston — Romantic Unrequited Suitor — Belle (Paige O'Hara)
Gaston is obsessed with Belle despite her rejection.

Gaston repeatedly advances toward Belle, but she constantly rejects him. He later tries to force marriage by using Maurice's imprisonment.
Gaston — Conflict Arch Enemy — Beast (Robby Benson)
Gaston is the Beast's principal human enemy.

Gaston rallies the villagers to kill the Beast and attacks him at the castle.
Gaston — Conflict Adversary — Maurice (Rex Everhart)
Gaston exploits Maurice's vulnerability against Belle.

Gaston uses Maurice's statements about the Beast to pursue his confinement and later leaves Maurice locked in the cellar with Belle.