Robby Benson - A Beast’s Roar

Today we explore the life of Robby Benson, a child actor turned teacher who performed the voice for the Beast in Beauty and the Beast.
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[@speedracer2008]

Robbie’s best voice work is the scene where Beast lets Belle go. He perfectly captures Beast’s emotions in that scene. In particular, his sadness at letting Belle go, yet also knowing that letting her go is the right thing to do. I also like his vocal performance when he shows Belle the mirror. You can tell that Beast wants Belle to be happy and help her out as much as possible.

[@Father_of_Death]

And the scene where the Beast confronts Belle in the West Wing. The tone in his voice when he shouts "GET OUT!" is hauntingly chilling.

[@alanahclaire6494]

Robby was probably one of the best choices for the beast. He brought a sense of humanity to the character ❤️

[@WhiteLongSword7]

It's crazy how back then Disney didn't need big actors to voice in every movie they put out and both he and Paige were perfect for their roles. I guess Angela Lansbury was in it but still.

[@AnnaPaul56]

He was my heart thob, back then in the 70’s. So happy he is still alive.

[@abliss635]

Robby is the most genuine, kind, humble man I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He's also got a stronger work ethic than any human alive!

[@Breezy-bv9te]

Ode to Billy Joe always makes me cry watching the movie or hearing the song. That is the first movie I seen him in as a kid and I had such a crush on Robbie but I saw the film in the 90's not realizing the movie was over 20yrs old. I didn't know he voiced the Beast in the Disney movies. I would never have guessed that roar came out of him. He is still A Beautiful looking man, even more so. I'm so glad he is healthy and still going strong with his teaching. God Bless Him!

[@KD....]

"It's not really how long you live, but what you can do with your life in the moments in which you live."

[@kelseymathias3881]

I've loved him for years...Death be Not proud, The Death of Richie, and One on One are some of my favorites. So glad he's healthy now 🧡 Very handsome man! What a varied career!

[@jerramaurice7836]

Robby Benson is gorgeous

[@kathleenbretz2251]

What I wouldn’t give to hear him sing If I Can’t Love Her from the musical 😮‍💨

[@laurazaetz9505]

Man if only human Prince Adam had long brown(not blond) hair, with a beard, and still had the low voice.

[@bamabarrelracer]

Ice Castles & Beauty & the Beast are my absolute favorites of his work❤❤❤

[@pezzz182]

Robbie Benson is the man and Beauty and Beast is my favorite fairy tale of all time. I have a copy of the original story in French and English, so it would make sense that someone of that magnitude would bring such a dynamic character to life. Great video as always.

[@coloradonana2000]

Me and my kids loved ice castles. I'm 67 and didn't realize u were the beast as well. Now I really enjoy listening to the beast, knowing it was u well done

[@yusefclark292]

He gotta really nice singing voice, I hope he voices beast again someday

[@pixelsurge]

If you look at his IMDB filmography, you'll see that's he's continued to voice Beast to this very day. Every couple years he has yet another credit as Beast. I think that's wonderful that he continues to do it!

[@ramonalewis6050]

Love Robby Benson 😁❤👏👏👏😘😘🥰 Very good actor. Very versatile. Been watching 👀Robby since Ode To Billy Joe A great talent 👏 I've read 📚all of Robby's books. Even his daughter Lyric's book and listened to her Album. 🎵🎶 Viewing this 1/1/22

[@Father_of_Death]

His voice nowadays sounds like an aged version of Prince Adam

[@marialruggiero56]

Robby Benson is an amazing talent!!

[@deegonzalez7593]

Robby Benson my all time favorite actor! He was the boyfriend I always dreamed of, I loved all his movies. Those beautiful eyes and his voice, I could go on and on. He is still so good looking💕

[@MissJane777]

Awe I just love him!

[@GatorGirl04]

Wow this was soo good! Robby's in my Top 5 favorite Disney voice acting of all time. Such perfect casting. I just binged some more of your vids and your channel is awesome *subbed*! Thanks for posting!

[@trinabaker3186]

Beauty and the Beast is always what we listen to before bed because we just love ... love ... love the sound. Such a BEAUTIFUL sound. Love the beast ! Thank you, Robbie Benson !

[@Father_of_Death]

The main reason Robby was cast as the Beast is because his voice not only captured the ferocious tone, but you could tell there was a prince buried beneath the fur. None of the other actors had that quality in their voices.

[@kryptonianpowers]

I think Benson would've been a great Ren McCormack in *Footloose* if Kevin Bacon wasn't cast.

[@ghosthost100]

Please do James Earl Jones and Ming Na Wa at some point. Also, mind blown that he almost played Luke Skywalker.

[@Dizographies]

Ming Na Wen is in the works, James Earl Jones is an interesting idea....I'll think on that one :D

[@peachesj4748]

​@@Dizographies MUFASA!

[@xjAlbert]

Wonderful tribute to the multi-talented Benson! The narrator's Reece’s Rant at 2:32 justifies my pointing out mispronunciations in his other videos.

[@KarlSturmgewher]

Robby Benson's Beast Quote "Get OUT!" Might as well be his Musou startup quote to clear out a horde of hostiles.

[@doctorfate6414]

I can tell he would have made an excellent Luke Skywalker. But we are all blessed that Mark was chosen.

[@destinypowers1146]

i love Robby Benson in everything .. Hes actor I loved first and whole life

[@ECdoesit]

I love Robby Benson. He is very impressive. I only found out that he had a heart surgery that caused him to stop making films until being the voice for Beast in Beauty and the Beast.

[@natashabhagat5869]

My favorite scene with Robby Benson/Beast was when he was furious with Belle cuz she wasn’t going to join him for dinner - he is in front of her door and has a hard time trying to get Belle to come down and have dinner with him. Even though the 3 other servants are assisting him, he doesn’t get what he wants and that makes him furious.

[@destinypowers1146]

Amen Robby to what you said. We need to leave a legacy for others ... love you always xxx

[@barbarjinks8170]

What a beautiful man

[@brendacather5648]

Handsome

[@kendraressler4497]

To think we could have gotten Robby Benson as Luke Skywalker!! Love Mark Hamill of course but still lol.

[@ryanguinan9949]

Dream big boy go for it.

[@nmahangu]

4:28.. way too soft spoken to lead the rebels and keeping yelling “3P0”.. 😂

[@darlenedady4159]

Did he also played on the show one on one he was a basketball player working for a scoler ship that he could play anywhere?

[@gunlocm7443]

He was also great as J.T. Marsh in EXOSquad!

[@RAP-SKULLION]

It's a shame they couldn't finish the Beast's other songs before Howard Ashman died.

[@SquintyPines]

OMG HE WAS IN THAT REESE'S COMMERCIAL?!?!?!?!!?

[@peachesj4748]

I remember they used to show that on Retromercials on TV Land. When they where an actual classic tv channel.

[@nickwerner7983]

Beast auditioned for Luke Skywalker?

[@AlphaMaleMidwesterner]

Maybe the Hollywood of 2021 doesn’t care to cast him or to hire him for films.

[@jerramaurice7836]

Anyone with pure talent for that matter

[@AlphaMaleMidwesterner]

For decades now you don’t seem to see Robby Benson on television 📺 anymore on the major Television networks ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC or in major motion pictures or in Independent films; I guess because he’s no longer in demand anymore.

[@kiaraeijo]

If you read about his life, you will know that he was born with a Heart defect and as a result, had to get 4 open heart surgeries

[@peachesj4748]

No, he went behind the camera. He's been Directing and Producing for years. In fact he was supposed to direct the episode of 8 Simple Rules that John Ritter was working on when he died suddenly.

[@AlphaMaleMidwesterner]

@@peachesj4748 He recently had a recurring role in “Severance” on the Hulu channel I was surprised to see him still act and accepting roles etc. Good for him.