Gaston

The village's most arrogant hunter

The main antagonist in 'Beauty and the Beast', an arrogant village hunter. He proposes to Belle but is rejected, and out of jealousy and vanity, opposes the Beast.

Quotes

  • "The most beautiful girl in town, that makes her the best! And don't I deserve the best?"
  • "Belle is mine!"
  • "No one's as strong as Gaston!"
  • "No one does it like Gaston!"
  • "I'm the top guy in the village."

Trivia

  • Gaston does not appear in the original fairy tale and is an original character from the Disney animated film.
  • Richard White's operatic singing style as his voice actor influenced the character's movements and gestures.
  • Gaston's chest hair design was decided through competition among the animators.
  • The live-action version adds a backstory as a former soldier in the French Royal Army.
  • Gaston is depicted as an unusual 'handsome villain' among Disney villains.
  • The stage musical version adds multiple solo songs for Gaston.

Alternate names

Gaston Sir Gaston Village Hunter

Tags

Disney Beauty and the Beast Villain Hunter Arrogant Masculinity Misogyny Animated Character Stage Musical Live-action Movie

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Muscular and handsome young man. Bodybuilder-like physique with a broad chest and square jaw as distinctive features. Always wears red clothing to boast his strength and masculinity.
Height
About 185cm
Weight
About 95kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Overdeveloped muscles
  • Broad jaw
  • Thick chest hair
  • Appearance symbolizing strong masculinity
Iconic items
  • Hat with deer antlers
  • Large bow and arrows
  • Red vest
  • Hunting knife with claw hooks
  • Mud-covered leather boots

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Arrogant
Detailed personality
Possesses extreme narcissism and a self-centered personality. Reveals intense jealousy when his unrequited love for Belle goes unreturned, inciting others to eliminate the Beast. On the surface, he has charming and humorous aspects, but inwardly he is cruel, misogynistic, and has a strong desire for self-display.
Keywords
  • Narcissist
  • Self-centered
  • Jealous
  • Arrogant
  • Misogyny
  • Vanity
  • Leadership
  • Violent
Motto
"The most beautiful girl in town, that makes her the best! And don't I deserve the best?"
Talents
  • Hunting
  • Tavern leadership
  • Ability to incite crowds
Skills
  • Archery
  • Strength and combat skills
  • Persuasive oratory
  • Scheming
Motivation
To marry Belle and establish his status as the strongest man in the village.
Favorite foods
Venison, Beer after hunting
Hobbies
Hunting, Strength training, Boasting in the tavern
Favorite colors
Red
Disliked situations
Being rejected by Belle, His dignity being compromised
Disliked foods
Women's interest in reading or knowledge

History

Backstory
Original Disney character. Known as the village hero and hunter, but rejected despite his crush on Belle. Out of jealousy, he plots to eliminate the Beast but ultimately dies after being defeated by the Beast in a confrontation. In the story, he is depicted as a symbol of inner ugliness contrasting with his outward beauty.
Debut date
November 22, 1991
Work title
Beauty and the Beast
Media type
Movie

Belle's proposal rejection

Significant event
Belle's proposal rejection
Description
Unilaterally proposes at a village wedding party but is turned down.

Plan to imprison father Maurice

Significant event
Plan to imprison father Maurice
Description
Plots to confine Belle's father in a mental asylum.

Assault on the Beast's castle

Significant event
Assault on the Beast's castle
Description
Leads villagers to attempt to kill the Beast.

Final battle with the Beast

Significant event
Final battle with the Beast
Description
After an intense battle, stabbed by the Beast and falls to his death.

Relationships

Village men

Village men: leader

Media appearances

Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Movie / Protagonist

1991 theatrical release

House of Mouse

Anime / Supporting

2001-2003 TV series

Beauty and the Beast (2017 live-action)

Movie / Protagonist

2017 theatrical release

LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest

Anime / Villain

2023 Disney+ streaming

Kingdom Hearts series

Game / Villain

2002 - present

Beauty and the Beast (Broadway Musical)

Stage play / Protagonist

1994 premiere onward

Voice cast and creators

Saiji Matsumoto

Voice actor
Saiji Matsumoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1992 anime version

Naoya Uchida

Voice actor
Naoya Uchida
Language
Japanese
Version or series
House of Mouse 2003

Shunsuke Takeuchi

Voice actor
Shunsuke Takeuchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Once Upon a Studio - 100 Years of Wonder 2023

Kōfū Yoshihara

Voice actor
Kōfū Yoshihara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Beauty and the Beast (2017 live-action)

Richard White

Voice actor
Richard White
Language
English
Version or series
Beauty and the Beast 1991 film
Notes
Original version / feature film

Luke Evans

Voice actor
Luke Evans
Language
English
Version or series
Beauty and the Beast 2017 live-action

Linda Woolverton

Creator name
Linda Woolverton
Role
Original author

Andreas Deja

Creator name
Andreas Deja
Role
Character designer

Linda Woolverton

Creator name
Linda Woolverton
Role
Writer

Walt Disney Animation Studios

Creator name
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Role
Animation studio

The Walt Disney Company

Creator name
The Walt Disney Company
Role
Licensee

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Gaston Figure

Item name
Gaston Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Gaston Plush

Item name
Gaston Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited

Gaston Costume

Item name
Gaston Costume
Category
Apparel
Availability
Regular

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