Robby Benson

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Characters played by Robby Benson

Beast — Beauty and the Beast (1991)

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

Howard Keach — Harry & Son (1984)

Harry's early-20s son who initially pursues a carefree lifestyle surfing and writing. He breaks up with Katie but later rekindles their romance. After successfully selling a short story, he finances a vacation for his father and others before tragedy strikes.

Beast — Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)

Cursed prince seeking true love to break an enchantress's spell.

Billy Weber — Lucky Lady (1975)

Hired to captain a sailboat for transporting contraband via water. While experienced with maritime navigation, he is naive about the criminal world and the dangers surrounding the smuggling enterprise.

Beast (voice) — Belle's Magical World (1998)

Voice actor portraying the cursed prince in animated sequels.

Dr. Sturbuck — Just a Dream (2002)

Dr. Sturbuck is Henry’s father, a doctor who believes a job will help his son become enlightened and sends him to work at the Crest. His demanding expectations and frequent absences contrast with J.M.’s companionship. When Henry urgently reports that Cecil has been stabbed, Dr. Sturbuck focuses first on explaining the bracelet.

Drake (voice) — DragonHeart: A New Beginning (2000)

Young dragon with ice breath, learns honor and protects the innocent.

Richie Werner — The Death of Richie (1977)

17-year-old protagonist battling severe drug addiction. He engages in reckless behavior, including drug use and erratic driving with friends. His escalating addiction causes violent confrontations with his father and leads to him losing his job after Brick's thugs appear there. In a drug-induced rage, he threatens his father with weapons before ultimately being shot, culminating in the film's opening funeral scene.

John — All the Kind Strangers (1974)

Older teenage boy known for bizarre behavior. He orchestrates a cruel prank by leaving a rattlesnake in Jimmy's bed, but later shows vulnerability and respects Jimmy's alternative approach to discipline over Peter's corporal punishment.

Nick Peterson — Ice Castles (1978)

Nick is Alexis Winston's boyfriend, a young man who dreams of becoming a hockey player. He resents Alexis after she begins dating Brian Dockett, but later pushes her to return to skating. With their estrangement overcome, Nick helps her rebuild her confidence and remains beside her during her final performance.

Emilio Mendez — Walk Proud (1979)

A young man whose life is shaped by his involvement with Los Aztecas. He meets Sarah after her car breaks down, grows close to her, and discusses his ambitions and family with her. He takes part in a planned record-store robbery and remains with the gang despite Sarah pleading with him not to join a confrontation.

Jeremy Jones — Jeremy (1973)

Jeremy Jones is a shy, bespectacled Jewish fifteen-year-old and the central character. A serious cello student at a performing-arts high school, he also walks dogs, reads poetry, plays chess and basketball, and follows horse racing. He falls in love with Susan Rollins, begins a relationship with her, and is devastated when she leaves New York.

Career Overview

Robby Benson has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Beauty and the Beast with 3 titles. Signature works include Beauty and the Beast, Harry & Son, Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
82
Birth Date
1956-01-21
Birth Place
Dallas, Texas, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q777128), public domain (CC0).