Richard White - Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Richard White is an American actor, singer, and accomplished stage performer best known as the original voice of Gaston in Disney's acclaimed 1991 animated film "Beauty and the Beast." Born in 1953, White developed a career combining acting with his powerful baritone singing voice. His performance as the arrogant and boastful Gaston made the character one of Disney animation's most recognizable villains. He performed memorable songs including "Gaston" and "The Mob Song." White has also enjoyed an extensive career in musical theater and opera. His stage credits include productions of "Show Boat," "Carousel," "Camelot," "The Most Happy Fella," "Jekyll & Hyde," and "Gigi." He also created the title role of Erik in the stage musical "Phantom." White later returned to the character of Gaston in Disney's animated television series "House of Mouse" and other Disney productions and projects. Richard White's lasting association with Gaston, "Beauty and the Beast," Disney animation, Broadway, and musical theater makes his autograph especially appealing to collectors of Disney memorabilia, animation collectibles, and entertainment autographs.