Beast Man
A feral mutant enforcer serving the dark lord of Castle Grayskull's enemies.
Beast Man is one of the recognizable antagonists within the Masters of the Universe saga. Voiced by John Erwin, he is a villainous lieutenant in Skeletor's forces. Known for his feral appearance and immense physical power, Beast Man is often deployed to lead ground assaults or hunt down the heroes when stealthy magic proves ineffective.
Lore & Background
Beast Man is a character from the 1983 animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, produced by Filmation and based on Mattel's toy line. The series takes place on Eternia, a planet of magic, myth and fantasy. Skeletor's main goal is to conquer the mysterious fortress of Castle Grayskull, from which He-Man draws his powers. Beast Man serves as one of Skeletor's minions in this conflict, appearing as a villainous lieutenant. The show ran from September 1983 until 1985, consisting of two seasons of 65 episodes each. Beast Man was part of the cast of characters that defended Eternia from the evil forces of Skeletor, though he fought on the side of evil alongside other villains like Evil-Lyn and Mer-Man.
Reader's Guide
Beast Man is a villainous lieutenant in Skeletor's army, as depicted in the 1983 animated series. He is voiced by John Erwin, who also voiced He-Man / Prince Adam and several other characters. The series was produced by Filmation and based on Mattel's toy line, debuting in September 1983. Beast Man's role is that of a minion serving Skeletor, who seeks to conquer Castle Grayskull. The show included a 'moral of the story' at the end of each episode, a feature that applied to all characters including Beast Man. The series was one of the most popular animated shows of the 1980s and was seen on 120 U.S. stations by 1984, airing in more than 30 countries.
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