Brooklyn born actor loves his ‘Beauty and the Beast’ role
There was a time when actor Austin Basis, co-star of the hit television series “Beauty and the Beast,” considered becoming a doctor. While attending the State University of New York at Binghamton, he majored in theater but planned to attend medical school. “Every semester, I took science classes and theater classes,” he told the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Finally, acting won out and he told his parents of his intention to pursue a career in show business.
Fans of “Beauty and the Beast,” who enjoy his work as JT Forbes, the comical sidekick to Vincent Keller (AKA the Beast), are probably grateful that he decided to forgo medical school in favor of the bright lights of Hollywood.
“Beauty and the Beast,” which airs Thursday nights at 9 p.m. on the CW network, will air its season finale on May 16. “You’re going to find out things about JT and Vincent’s characters that will surprise you,” Basis said, giving a hint of what’s in store for fans next week.