Melman (Madagascar)

Madagascar character
name=Melman Mankiewicz
age=12
gender=Male
species=Giraffe
eye color=Hazel
fur color=Beige and Tan
place of birth=New York City
portrayer=David Schwimmer |

Melman Mankiewicz III is a fictional anthropomorphic giraffe, who appears in the 2005 DreamWorks film, "Madagascar". He is somewhat of a hypochondriac, having doses of medicine for meals and doctor's appointments frequently. He even complains about having spots on his neck. He is played by David Schwimmer.

Appearances

The Movie

In the movie, Melman is nervous about leaving the zoo, along with Alex and Gloria, when their friend, Marty, has disappeared. Using Melman's help, they are able to track their way through New York City and flag Marty down at Grand Central Station. Then, the four friends are put on a ship to Kenya, but the penguins take control of the ship and the four friends are shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar (which Melman declares to be the San Diego Zoo with fake rocks).

Melman believes their situation on the island to be a disaster and writes his Last Will and Testament in the sand, where most of it is washed away by the tide.

The Madagascar Penguins Short

Melman is seen at the beginning and end of the "The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper", having been decorated to look like a Christmas tree by Alex, Marty, and Gloria.