This article is about the character from Beauty and the Beast. For other characters, see Beast (disambiguation). The Beast is the titular male protagonist of Disney's 1991 animated feature film Beauty and the Beast. A young prince who once lived a pampered life, he was notoriously selfish, spoiled and unkind in his youth. As punishment for his cruel behavior, the prince was cursed by a mysterious Enchantress and transformed into a hideous beast. Only by loving another and earning their love…