Richard White
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard White (born August 4, 1953 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee) is an American actor, opera singer and voice actor. He is best known for voicing the character of Gaston in Disney's Beauty and the Beast and in the TV series House of Mouse. His vocal range is low tenor-baritone. He also played the character of Gaylord Ravenal in Show Boat at Paper Mill Playhouse and Robert Mission in The New Moon, at the New York City Opera. White also created the title role of Erik in the world premiere of Arthur Kopit and Maury Yeston's musical, Phantom and sings the role on the cast recording. White has performed on Broadway as Joey in The Most Happy Fella and has had roles in New York revivals of Brigadoon, South Pacific, and Auntie Mame. He was also considered for the voice of Governor Ratcliffe in the 1995 Disney animated feature Pocahontas, but the producers realized that viewers would hear his voice and think of Gaston. David Ogden Stiers, White's co-star from Beauty and the Beast, provided Ratcliffe's voice. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard White(actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard White reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Animation
The majority of Richard White's filmography leans towards the Animation genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard White remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Once Upon a Studio, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Richard White Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard White's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard White.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite | Gaston (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Once Upon a Studio | Gaston (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest | Gaston (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Howard | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess | Gaston (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Kill Zone | Medic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Beauty and the Beast | Gaston (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Show Boat | Gaylord | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Disney's Once Upon a Studio | gaston | Flop | Similar → |
Richard White - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard White?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard White is "Once Upon a Studio" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Richard White acted in?
Richard White has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard White?
Other notable films include "Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess", "Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade", and "Beauty and the Beast".