Who’s The Penguin & What’s a Fish Mooney? Your Guide To The Villains Of ‘Gotham’ | Decider | Where To Stream Movies & Shows on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant, HBO Go Who’s The Penguin & What’s a Fish Mooney? Your Guide To The Villains Of ‘Gotham’ Sep 22, 2014 at 2:00pm 556 Shares Photo Illustration: Jaclyn Kessel; Photos: FOX Where to Stream More Options By now, you’ve probably caught on to the fact that the new FOX drama, Gotham , tells the story of Gotham City before Bruce Wayne becomes Batman. The show is going to follow Ben McKenzie as young Jim Gordon. He’s not Commissioner yet. He’s just a rookie detective who wants to find out who killed Thomas and Martha Wayne. Of course, the intricate crime world of Gotham and the city’s corrupt police force isn’t going to make that task easy for the noble young Gordon. Do you know what else might not be easy? Knowing which classic Batman villains are being brought to life in Gotham.

Some of them, like Robin Lord Taylor ‘s young Penguin, are easy to spot, but others, like the Riddler, are still masquerading as normal, ordinary, decent Gotham citizens. Here’s a handy rundown of who’s who in the rogue’s gallery of Gotham‘s villains. Penguin Who We Know Him As: The Penguin, aka Oswald Cobblepot, sees himself as a “gentleman of crime.” Both Burgess Meredith and Danny DeVito have portrayed him as a rotund crime lord, though DeVito also imbued the character with a penchant for the grotesque. In the comics, the Penguin is one of the few Batman villains who is not criminally insane. He has an umbrella. Who He Is In Gotham: Young Oswald Cobblepot is not yet a major crime lord. He’s Fish Mooney’s main serving boy and lackey. He’s clever, conniving, duplicitous, and he exhibits a sadistic streak. He would be completely unlikable, but Robin Lord Taylor plays him with a streak of vulnerability that makes you understand his actions. You actually want to root for him.

Oh, and he hates being called a “penguin.” Catwoman Who We Know Her As: The seductive cat burglar, Selena Kyle, is perhaps the most morally ambiguous of Batman’s nemeses. She’s more interested in accumulating wealth than exacting revenge, and she and Bruce Wayne usually have some sort of flirtation. Onscreen she’s been portrayed by everyone from Eartha Kitt and Michelle Pfieffer to Julie Newmar and Anne Hathaway. Who She Is In Gotham: We don’t hear her speak in the pilot, but Gotham opens on young Catwoman (Camren Bicondova) scaling the city’s roofs, picking pockets, and accidentally witnessing the murder of the Waynes. For the rest of the episode, the lithe teen sneaks in the shadows as she stalks young Bruce Wayne. The Riddler Who We Know Him As: Edward Nigma, the crazed costumed villain obsessed with riddles. Hence, why he’s called “The Riddler.” He’s been most famously portrayed by Jim Carrey in Batman Forever. Who He Is In Gotham: He’s an obnoxious forensics expert for the Gotham City Police Department played by up-and-coming actor Cory Michael Smith.

He seems to hit it off with Detective Gordon in his brief pilot appearance. Poison Ivy Who We Know Her As: Poison Ivy didn’t appear in the original Adam West series, but she was brought to slinky, seductive life by Uma Thurman in Joel Schumacher’s disastrous Batman & Robin. Her alter ego is Dr. Pamela Isley and she’s usually painted as a crazed, man-hating environmentalist. In Batman: The Animated Series, she’s besties (and maybe more) with Harlequin. Who She Is In Gotham: She’s Ivy Pepper, the surly and downbeaten daughter of a felon who is accused of the Waynes’ murders. She likes plants and dislikes the cops. She’s being played by Clare Foley. Fish Mooney Who We Know Her As: No one. She’s an original character. Who She Is In Gotham: Fish Mooney is an imposing and shrewd crime lord with ambitions to take over all crime in Gotham City. She is seductive, dramatic, and a tiny bit unhinged. However, she is also extremely smart and dangerous. She is played with a lot of gusto by Jada Pinkett Smith .

The Joker Who We Know Him As: Batman’s greatest rival. He is a deranged and sometimes nihilistic psychopath. He’s been famously played by both Cesar Romero and Jack Nicholson. However, Heath Ledger gave us the most iconic and the most unhinged onscreen interpretation of the character to date in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. Who He Is In Gotham: We don’t know yet. However, there have been hints that Gotham City’s most famous bad guy, the Joker, might be pulling the strings from behind-the-scenes. There was a peculiar scene in the pilot where Jada Pinkett Smith’s Fish Mooney is relaxing by letting a puppy-faced hack comedian (Jon Beavers) tell her cheesy jokes. If Gotham is hiding the Joker anywhere in the pilot, we think this comedian might be an early version of him. Also causing trouble in Gotham? Tons of corrupt cops, politicians, and then there’s noted crime lord Carmine Falcone. Falcone has appeared in Batman adaptations before, but he’s never really been one of the caped crusader’s more famous nemeses. Suffice to say, that Gotham is one scary city. Trust no one. Well, maybe trust Alfred (or don’t?).

Gotham debuts on Fox at 7/8 C tonight. Like what you see? Follow Decider on Facebook and Twitter to join the conversation, and sign up for our email newsletters to be the first to know about streaming movies and TV news! Photos: Everett Collection & FOX The Penguin | Batman Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Jason Spisak (Voice) The Penguin (Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot) is a DC Comics supervillain and an enemy of Batman . He was introduced by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger , he first appeared in Detective Comics #58 (December 1941). The Penguin, one of Batman's oldest foes, is an eccentric criminal mastermind, known as much for his love of ornithology and trick umbrellas as for his already shady business dealings. Gotham City 's popular Iceberg Lounge serves as Penguin's front for a number of illegal financial stature; the Penguin is a wily foe whose umbrellas conceal a variety of deadly weapons and gadgets.

In most incarnations, the Penguin is a short, chubby (though he wasn't really fat in the original Batman series) man who wears a tuxedo, top hat, monocle, white gloves (black in Batman Returns ), and spats. A mobster-type criminal, he fancies himself a "gentleman of crime". Unlike most Batman villains, he is sane and doesn't theme his crimes around a psychotic obsession; his intelligence and aristocratic personality starkly contrast against demented Batman villains, such as the Joker . As a result, his relationship with Batman is often somewhat less tense than it is with other villains. The Penguin recently became a mobster and nightclub owner who engages in more quiet criminal activity whom Batman tolerates as a source of criminal underworld information. Whenever he is apprehended for a crime, he is sent to an ordinary prison instead of Arkham Asylum, although some versions of the character (particularly the less sane interpretations) are sent to Arkham. The Penguin does, however, possess a few eccentricities. He is known for his love of birds and his high-tech umbrellas that serve some specialized function, such as hang-gliding and weaponry.

He also keeps beautiful women around him, perhaps to remind others of his monetary power or to compensate for his own grotesqueness. Although a second-string villain for many years, Burgess Meredith popularized the Penguin in the 1960s Batman TV show, partially because of his signature squawking laughter. Danny DeVito played a much darker and older version of the Penguin in Batman Returns. This version was not just an unattractive criminal, but a physically deformed, sadistic, megalomaniacal monster. Subsequent Batman animated series have alternately featured the deformed Penguin and a more traditional version. The deformed version of the character has also appeared in comics, most notably in the miniseries Batman: The Long Halloween and its sequel Dark Victory . He only appears for a minor cameo at the end of the Long Halloween, and has no lines. He plays a slightly more notable role in Dark Victory, when Batman goes to him for information. This incarnation also added elements of the 1966 TV series character, as he shouted the well-known "Waugh waugh" while talking.

Contents History Origin Born Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, the Penguin was teased very much in his childhood due to his short stature, obesity, and bird-like nose. These traits made him an outcast in his rich, debutante family. Their rejection drove him to become evil. These are contrasted against the more aggressive and specific wealth gathering origins of the Batman graphic novel Batman: Penguin Triumphant , which specifically states that Oswald Cobblepot neither is nor ever was insane and merely used his astute mind and scientific skills in developing weapons to intimidate and control others, and the largely attributed Earth-One incarnation origin of the Penguin in Batman #287 (1977). The Penguin with his trademark umbrella. The Penguin's weapons of choice are the trick-umbrellas he uses to execute his crooked schemes. Several versions of the Penguin's origins say that he was forced as a child to always carry an umbrella around by his over-protective mother due to the fact that his father died of pneumonia after being drenched in a downpour. In keeping with his pretensions of being a refined gentleman, he also prefers to wear formal wear, such as a top hat, tuxedo, and spats during his jobs.

The Penguin received his alter-ego from a childhood taunt, bestowed by his peers, who teased him because of his grotesque appearance and love of birds (some re-tellings of his origin suggest he also suffered from some sort of hip ailment, which caused him to waddle when he walked; the Penguin shows no signs of suffering from this affliction today). Some comics suggest that he tried to abandon the title (which he hates), but it has been permanently brought into popularity by Batman . Post-Crisis Slimming Down and Gaining Mental "Weight" After the destruction of the previous primary reality of Earth-One had been removed due to the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, the new Penguin who emerged native to New Earth had far less girth in his belly and far more mental prowess and focus than any of his previous incarnations. Much of the New Earth Penguin's adventures shows Oswald far more concentrated on developing and refining his mental skills to overwhelm all of his many foes, not merely the Batman and far, far less attention in his personal indulgences and consumption. In that focus, Penguin began exploring the potential of going straight as a successful means to his own long-term ambition of personal power and accomplishment.

But try as he might, Cobblepot could not overcome the prejudice of being a convicted criminal to gain profitable work nor gain the wealth that he personally desired. Thus, Cobblepot selectively returned to criminal activities but he would continually be found out and imprisoned by both non-powered and superpowered law supporters, Deciding to take advantage of his limitations and contacts during his time in the Suicide Squad , while at Belle Reve Prison (Suicide Squad then headquarters), Cobblepot had his criminal record expunged and gained financially. Cobblepot decided that it was in his own best interest to emulate his controller in the Suicide Squad and manipulate the many from behind-the-scenes rather than to continually leave himself open to outright threats and arrests which would interrupt his wealth amassing activities as an open criminal. While attaining social appreciation as a businessman and celebrity host of a successful restaurant and nightclub, Cobblepot also continued to gain success as a criminal mastermind manipulating the massive criminal underground members to largely work for him in his role as a clearing house for their illegal activities.

While Cobblepot does still very occasionally participate himself in active criminal activities himself, it is in his role as an indirect and inactive criminal manipulator and social gadfly in the ownership of the Iceberg Lounge, a nightclub that Cobblepot has finally begun to attain the power over the three main groups he wanted: acceptance by the social elite he longed to be included in and who now recognize his legitimate businesses as some of the most successful society people willing frequently join; power over the criminal underground, whose many superpowered members including Killer Croc who need and use Penguin's fencing operations; personal success over his many enemies, including the Batman, who now tolerates Cobblepot's many associate criminal activities for the lack of direct evidence against Cobblepot as well as being an invaluable source of usable information that Cobblepot occasionally shares to law officials and Batman when it does not interfere with Cobblepot's own designs and operations. The Penguin, as seen in Batman #287 (May 1977). Art by Mike Grell . Penguin continues to operate in this successful mode as the ever entrepreneurial Penguin is often fencing stolen property or arranging early furloughs for incarcerated former criminal associates - for a hefty fee, of course - on the side.

During the period when Gotham City was leveled by an earthquake (the "No Man's Land" storyline), he was one of the major players in the mostly-abandoned and lawless city, using his connections (one was eventually discovered to be tied to Lex Luthor and his company) to sell necessities at outrageous prices. Early Comic Years The Penguin first appeared in Detective Comics #58, where he rigged a jewel heist and attempted to steal an emerald penguin. Penguin escaped the Dynamic Duo , but re-appeared countless times over and over. He had teamed himself up with the Joker on more than one occasion and was more umbrella and money obsessed than bird obsessed. He appeared in a purple hat and tails with pin-striped pants. His gloves changed color many times from purple, to orange, then to white. Penguin also wore gangster spats. After the success of the Batman TV series, Penguin's popularity soared and he was featured in almost as many comics during that time as Joker . Sadly, DC went under new management and Penguin stories stopped being published (only two were made during a ten year period).

When Penguin returned to his roots on page, he opened a night club and casino (the Iceberg Lounge ) and became less of a crook and more of a kingpin or smuggler. "Reformed" When the Penguin "reformed" in the early 1980s, he ceased wearing his signature top hat, for he was often seen indoors. He molded his hair after a Rockhopper penguin and was practically glued to his lounge booth. After putting up with being an information broker to Batman , he went back to crime very briefly. After stealing a rare bird statue, he and Batman got into a scuffle at his old hideout and Penguin called it quits and went back to his booth at his lounge. Once back, he was horrified that Batman got to the statue hidden in an egg he had with him, making things worse for him and vowing revenge on Batman. No Man's Land After the earthquake and fall of Gotham, Penguin was arguably the most powerful person in Gotham at the time. Though his territory was a bit skimpy, he controlled most of the underworld and gangs.

With Arkham Asylum and Blackgate Prison down and it's prisoners free and wanting a piece of Gotham, Penguin found himself in gang wars and disagreements with Two-Face, Killer Croc, Mr. Freeze, and Black Mask a lot. Penguin was shot in the knee with an arrow which cost him half his territory to Two-Face. Penguin soon found it preferable to open clubs and casinos in the overturned buildings and it became a steady way for him to rake in money before Lex Luthor started work on the new Gotham. The Penguin kept a presence in Gotham as it is rebuilt, mostly due to the efforts of Luthor. Infinite Crisis The Penguin becomes swept up in the events of Infinite Crisis. In the limited series' seventh issue, he is briefly seen as part of the Battle of Metropolis, a multi-character brawl started by the Secret Society of Super Villains. The Penguin, along with several other villains, are bowled over by the surprise appearance of Bart Allen. Later, while the Penguin is away from Gotham City , the Great White Shark and Tally Man kill many of the villains who worked for Penguin, and frame Harvey Dent. Great White had planned to take over Gotham's criminal syndicate and weaken all his competition - Penguin included.

Upon his return to Gotham, the Penguin continues to claim that he has gone "straight" and reopens the Iceberg Lounge nightclub, selling overpriced merchandise. He urges the Riddler to avoid crime, as it's more lucrative in their current, non-criminal lifestyle. Penguin The Penguin is also featured as a prominent figure in the new Gotham Underground tie-in to the series Countdown. He is hired by Batman as a snitch, using his criminal contacts to give Batman an edge over Gotham's criminals. He is also in a gang war with Tobias Whale and Intergang a war that, ultimately, he loses along with his privileged position, due to having lost Batman's support after his supposed death at the hands of Darkseid , and Intergang taking advantage by the events of Final Crisis. The Penguin also appears in Battle for the Cowl: The Underground, which shows the effects of Batmans' supposed death on his enemies. The remains of the Penguin's now-crumbling criminal empire had been destroyed by the returning Black Mask , who has now established himself as ruler of Gotham's underworld once more. The Penguin's mob had been absorbed by Black Mask II and his actions controlled.

Seeking revenge, Penguin, with the aid of Mad Hatter abducted the new Batman ( Dick Grayson ), brainwashing him to assassinate the Black Mask. Dick, however, fails to kill Black Mask. Instead, he manages to shrug off the mental conditioning and eventually capture the crime lord, unmasking him as Jeremiah Arkham, the maddened director of Arkham Asylum. Arkham is committed to his own asylum, and a doctor named Alyce Sinner replaces him. During the events of Brightest Day, the Birds of Prey discover the Penguin beaten and stabbed at the feet of a new villainess calling herself the White Canary. The Birds rescue the Penguin, and flee to the Iceberg Lounge. While recovering, the Penguin expresses an attraction to Dove. Eventually, the Penguin reveals that his injury was a ruse, and that he is working with White Canary in exchange for valuable computer files on the superhero community. He betrays the Birds, and seriously injures both Lady Blackhawk and Hawk before being defeated by the Huntress. Huntress then tapes up the Penguin with the intention of taking him with her, only to be informed by Oracle that she has to let him go due to a police manhunt for the Birds being underway.

Enraged at the Penguin's traitorous actions, Huntress considers killing him with her crossbow, but ultimately leaves him bound and gagged in an alleyway, with the promise that she'll be back to exact her vengeance on him at a later date. Penguin is featured in the last few issues of the Secret Six series. He is attacked by the Six in his mansion and blackmailed by Bane into revealing information on Batman's partners as he plans on killing Catwoman , Azrael , Red Robin , and Batgirl . Penguin reveals the location of the Six soon after, and they are subsequently attacked by the Justice League of America , Teen Titans , Birds of Prey, Justice Society of America , and several other superheroes who take down and capture the Secret Six. Soon after, a new villain calling himself the Architect bombs the Iceberg Lounge. While Penguin and everyone else in the Lounge are successfully evacuated by Blackbat and Robin , the Lounge itself is destroyed. Streets of Gotham He is shown under new villain Bedbug 's control lumbering around mindlessly stealing from a shop. Batman takes a picture of him and says this is one for the Batcave . After Batman frees every one from Bedbug's control via a high pitched sound.

Medics treat a cut on him but the Penguin thinks they are police officers arresting him saying defiantly "You can't arrest me I haven't done anything wrong." A medic replies by saying "You're free to go now Mr. Cobblepot." DCnU The Penguin was mentioned by a thug in Detective Comics #4 . The thug approached the villain Dollmaker, who had captured Batman, with several thousands of dollars in gold, offering to trade the gold for Batman. Batman subsequently escapes as he is being tied up and knocks out all of Penguin's men. A hit man in a Joker mask is featured in the next issue and is in possession of a poker chip from the Iceberg Lounge (which appears to be a replica of the Sydney Opera House with a roof coated in ice). Though the assassin escapes, Penguin appears briefly at the end of the issue, watching reporter Charlotte Rivers disguise herself as one of the Lounge's waitresses from a security booth and tells several female bodyguards led by Lark to kill her. Forever Changed Batman vs.

The Penguin His usual appearance, a small, fat human in formal wear has alternatively changed with Tim Burton's version of the Penguin, a grotesque murderous psychopath who appeared to be a cross between an actual penguin and a man. This freakish appearance inspired comic artists and, for a while, Batman: The Animated Series. Although, now his old and new appearance alternate, despite there being no clear explanation or basis in reality for this to happen. Powers and Abilities Genius-Level Intellect: From an early age Penguin was never very physically strong or appealing and this forced him to apply his naturally keen intellect. It should be noted that his intellect is almost always sinister in nature even in the most mundane of decisions. Criminal Mastermind Business Management: Oswald's criminal operations would succeed without a hitch if not for the actions of Batman. Oswald has existed both above and below the law with his businesses; running a legitimate night club as well as selling drugs from within it. Tactical Analysis Expert Combatant: The Penguin has an uncannily high agility level and is fast for his body stature, as he is also a master of Judo. Leadership: Penguin always travels with henchmen on any criminal mission or even to the zoo.

He controls bodyguards, chefs, servants, gang members, villains and so on with masterful talent. Oswald has led both legal and illegal operations within Gotham City; under any conditions. Avian Trainer: Penguin has used his knowledge of birds for criminal purposes as well as personal interest; bordering on obsession. Like Catwoman's affinity for felines, he shares a special kinship with birds; specifically the various penguin species. Equipment The Batman/Superman Hour Penguin appeared in a variety of episodes from The Batman/Superman Hour during its year long run (1968-1969). He appeared to a similar, classic, standard to what Burgess Meredith did in the Batman TV show (which ended shortly before this show aired). The Penguin was voiced by Ted Knight (who also voiced the Narrator, Commissioner Gordon , and the Riddler ). The New Adventures of Batman Penguin unsurprisingly appeared in many episodes of the 16-episode run of The New Adventures of Batman. It also marked the first of few times Penguin and Clayface appeared in the same episode of any Batman franchise (they appear together in Have an Evil Day: Part 1 and 2).

The Penguin has lost his cigarette holder, but other than that his animated model stayed mostly the same. See: The Penguin (Danny DeVito) In the 1992 film Batman Returns, a darker version of the Penguin is depicted a bit older looking than he was before, despite his age being stated in the prologue of the film as 33. Most things changed about him: he now wears a Victorian-like tuxedo, he has long and wavy hair (even though he has a bald spot on his head), and his hands are now flippers (he also wears black gloves). The Penguin was played by Danny DeVito . The Penguin was voiced by Paul Williams .

Umbrellas in BTAS An umbrella that shoots a pellet that keeps the victim tired and void for a week or so An umbrella that can implode a lock on the door, making an easy break-in An umbrella that flies and is used to shred victims An umbrella that has a sword hidden under the cap, and is used only in hand-to-hand combat An umbrella that shoots bullets An umbrella that at the top of its point sports a deadly knife An umbrella that shoots a sugary substance which attracts hummingbirds An umbrella that doubles as a flamethrower An umbrella that sprays sleeping gas out of the cap An umbrella that acts as a shield The New Batman Adventures BTAS was revamped into TNBA, reworking all of the characters including Penguin. Penguin was designed in the classic way and his deformed version was scrapped. He was now a reformed "legitimate" businessman and owned The Iceburg Lounge as he did in the comics at the time. In all of his appearances he appeared briefly, making his most noticed one in "The Ultimate Thrill". He was voiced by Paul Williams .

The Batman The Penguin/Gallery Notes Despite the fact that there was definitely a Golden Age Penguin, there was no specific adventure or mentioning of a specific Earth-Two Penguin among either of the Earth-Two Batmen's Rogue Gallery. If there was an Earth-Two Penguin, he was never specifically mentioned in any of the specific Earth-Two Batman's, Robin or Huntress stories unlike the specifically mentioned and directly featured Rogues of the Earth-Two in the 1960s onwards including the Earth-Two Joker, Two-Face II and Catwoman, despite having either retired, reformed or were imprisoned in their later years. This specific non-mentioning suggests the Earth-Two Penguin, if he existed at all, was a minor villain and had either retired completely or had died by the time the specific Earth-Two reality was formally introduced and established in the DC canon of the late 1960s.

Many denote the Earth-One Penguin starts with the Penguin's return in Batman #155 (May 1963): "The Return of the Penguin!" after a seven year absence from the comic printing where his last Golden Age story was Batman #99 (April 1956) "The Golden Eggs!" He is one of few Batman rogues that is recognized as sane, others including Catwoman , Bane , and Ra's al Ghul . Trivia In the continuity of the Super Friends comic book series, the Penguin was the leader of a team of villains known as the Super Foes . The Super Foes were analogous to the Legion of Doom from the Super Friends cartoon series. The Penguin recruited his own personal sidekick, Chick , and instructed him to infiltrate the Hall of Justice . In a Saturday Night Live skit called "Superman's Funeral," the Penguin attended Superman's funeral and made the same sound he made for laughing as he did when he cried.

References Gotham's Robin Lord Taylor Talks Following In The Footsteps Of Burgess Meredith And Danny DeVito Gotham's Robin Lord Taylor Talks Following In The Footsteps Of Burgess Meredith And Danny DeVito Dennis Upkins Pin to Pinterest Robin Lord Taylor has delighted critics and fans alike with his unique portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot, the Penguin, on Fox’s hit freshman series, Gotham. Speaking with The L.A. Times , Taylor shared his take on the iconic super villain and following in the footsteps of some very legendary actors. "I'll try to keep from being trite, but it's been absolutely mind-blowing." Taylor said. "I never in a million years imagined I would be on something this huge, this iconic." Taylor says he is both honored and a bit nervous to be following in the same footsteps of previous Penguin actors, Burgess Meredith and Danny DeVito. "I don't think I could be human and not be intimidated to follow in the footsteps of Burgess and Danny," Taylor said. "They are iconic actors, and their portrayals were iconic. I grew up watching both of them.

It was daunting, but when I ultimately got to read the script, I saw it was a unique take on the character and illuminated parts of the character that hadn't been illuminated in previous incarnations. The pressure was lessened because I know I could make my own choices and make the character my own. "I have to give the credit for that to [executive producer] Bruno Heller, who has created such a rich world and a rich interpretation for the character. When I get a new script, I feel like it's there all in front of me. Not one note rings false." The actor also commented on the dark and creepy relationship between Cobblepot and his mother. "She immigrated to this country from Europe, and there's no father on the scene, so all they have is each other, this really kinetic connection and bond," Taylor said. "They're outsiders. They're strange but connected. Playing those scenes with Carol is a dream." Taylor says he definitely sees his character developing with each episode. “He's learning as he goes, and mistakes are going to be made," he explained.

“But at the same time, I see him achieving a lot of what he wants to accomplish and becoming a major player on the Gotham crime scene.” Gotham airs Mondays at 8 pm EST on Fox. Burgess Meredith News | Quotes | Wiki - UPI.com Burgess Meredith News Next Wiki Oliver Burgess Meredith (November 16, 1907 – September 9, 1997), known professionally as Burgess Meredith, was an American actor. He was best-known for portraying Rocky Balboa's trainer Mickey Goldmill in the Rocky films and the Penguin in the television series Batman. He also earned a new generation of fans, portraying the father of Jack Lemmon's character in the 1993 film Grumpy Old Men, and the sequel, 1995's Grumpier Old Men, which was his final film role. Meredith was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Ida Beth (née Burgess) and Canadian-born William George Meredith, M.D. He graduated from Hoosac School in 1926 and then attended Amherst College as a member of the Class of 1931.

Burgess Meredith was involved in theatre, film, and television, both as an actor and a director. He was adept playing both dramatic and comedic roles, and with his rugged looks and gravelly voice, he could convincingly play either an everyman hero or a sinister villain. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License . It uses material from the Wikipedia article " Burgess Meredith ." Quotes Batman Returns (1992) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error When a corrupt businessman and the grotesque Penguin plot to take control of Gotham City, only Batman can stop them, while the Catwoman has her own agenda.

Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 24 titles created 14 Mar 2011 a list of 42 titles created 18 Jun 2013 a list of 21 titles created 20 Jan 2015 a list of 23 titles created 2 months ago a list of 27 titles created 1 month ago Search for " Batman Returns " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards » Videos The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being the clownishly homicidal Joker. Director: Tim Burton Batman must battle Two-Face and The Riddler with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat who becomes his sidekick, Robin. Director: Joel Schumacher A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a "bio-exorcist" in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house.

Director: Tim Burton Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth. Directors: Richard Lester, Richard Donner Stars: Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor. Director: Tim Burton An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero. Director: Richard Donner Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman. Director: Tim Burton Batman and Robin try to keep their relationship together even as they must stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from freezing Gotham City. Director: Joel Schumacher A gentle man, with scissors for hands, is brought into a new community after living in isolation. Director: Tim Burton The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business. Director: Ivan Reitman Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service.

Director: Ivan Reitman The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken total control over the building of a media mogul. Director: Joe Dante Edit Storyline In the sewers of gotham city to the rooftops of the gotham city the penguin wants to know where he came from well in his villain ways catwoman plans to kill rich man of gotham max shreak but as he battles with millionaire Bruce Wayne both ladies men have their own secrets Bruce Wayne is back as Bat man trying to stop the penguin Max is helping penguin steal gotham city while selina Kyle/catwoman tries to help penguin not knowing her man murder target also her murder is helping him but all four men have their goals taking gotham from crime winning gotham city assassination for two men and more money to be gotham citys number one rich man. The Bat, the Cat, the Penguin See more » Genres: Rated PG-13 for brooding, dark violence | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 19 June 1992 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Dolby Digital | Dolby (as Dolby Stereo®) Color: Did You Know?

Trivia At least 50% of the Warner Brothers lot was taken up with Gotham City sets. See more » Goofs The same switch is used in the Batmobile to turn on the rocket booster in the beginning and activate the Batmissile during the later chase. The Batmissile switch finally works, but it is in the off position. See more » Quotes (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews Tim Burton the man behind the original Batman film and Beetlejuice, brings the world the sequel to Batman, that exceeds the original in more ways than one. Firstly Michelle Pfeiffer and Danny De Vito are a great mix of Batmans enemies. The dark, deadly and sexy Catwoman works well to rattle some heads within the story and penguin works in the same way that the joker worked in the original. The sets are stunning and immaculate. Gotham city has so many dark alleyways that you could never know what's happening at one time or another. The only thing that gives it a bad name is its script, which at times seems to lapse and then not recover for while. Tim Burtons direction bring superhero films into a new realm. Beats all the superman films and the other Batman films by a mile.

Though in terms of realisation the new Batman begins has a bite where this one lacks, but Burton is a more original director than Nolan. *First review written by me at 16. Re-written at 21* Tim Burton has an interesting history in film, between the surreal Pee Wee's Big Adventure and mis-interpreted Alice in Wonderland, Tim Burton's career has gone from an artistic darkly comic director, to unimaginative copy-cat of his own work. I still stand by my original review in that this film is very cleverly directed, beautifully shot, with stunning towering set pieces, but a script that goes from cheesy melodrama, to cheap and nasty humour. Though with some terribly written scenes there are some, incredible ones. Mainly those concerning antagonists Catwoman and Penguin. One scene in particular concerning the two concocting a frivolous ploy to destroy batman is one that springs to mind. The acting is first class, Danny DeVito is deliciously theatrical and sinister, Michelle Pfeiffer relentlessly sexy and smooth. Since my original review Dark Knight was released. Unfortunately for Burton I retract my youthful statement of his originality over Nolan.

Dark Knight surpasses Batman Returns and almost eclipses its existence, but this instalment still has great merit and will stand out as one of the greatest superhero films, not to mention cementing Batman as the greatest superhero franchise ever. 77 of 118 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes The Penguin (Character) The Penguin (Character) from Batman Returns (1992) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. There may be more photos available for this character. To select more photos to be displayed in this character's gallery, click the Edit Photos link. Overview Biography: The Penguin is Oswald Cobblepot. He is an enemy of Batman. Like many Batman villains... See more » Alternate Names: Baby Penguin / Penguin / Pinguine / Scooby-Doo Penguin / Tiyo Paenguin Filmography ... aka "Truth or Dare" - USA (working title), USA (segment title) ... aka "A Sticky Situation" - USA (segment title) ... aka "Beezel" - USA (segment title) ... aka "Happy Birthday" - USA (segment title) ...

aka "Homeschooled" - USA (segment title) ... aka "Machine Kids" - USA (segment title) ... aka "Middleschool Date" - USA (segment title) ... aka "Super Hero Speed Dating" - USA (segment title) ... aka "Tampax" - USA (segment title) ... aka "The Catch" - USA (segment title) ... aka "The Pitch" - USA (segment title) ... aka "The Proposition" - USA (segment title) ... aka "Veronica" - USA (segment title) ... aka "iBabe" - USA (segment title) DC's The Penguin on Screen: From Gotham to Batman Returns | Culturefly Featured Film TV From the beginnings of the DC universe, Oswald Cobblepot AKA The Penguin has been one of Gotham’s most notorious villains. Ahead of the August 1 release of Gotham: The Complete Second Season on Blu-ray™ including Digital HD and DVD, we’re taking a look at the various depictions of the iconic mastermind on both the big and small screen. Robin Lord Taylor – Gotham Starting with the most recent portrayal of The Penguin, Robin Lord Taylor plays the young villain as we see him rise to being King of Gotham City.

This version of The Penguin is ingenious, manipulative and not afraid to get his hands dirty. The series focuses on The Penguin’s complex relationship with GCPD’s Detective Jim Gordon. While most versions of Penguin tend to accept and like the title ‘Penguin’, this version has a great dislike for the name. Burgess Meredith – Batman The original small screen depiction was popularised in the 1960’s Batman TV show, played by Burgess Meredith, who also played the character in the 1996 film Batman. In this series, The Penguin was an arch-nemesis of Batman who worked alongside fellow villain The Joker. Meredith’s portrayal is best remembered through his signature laugh, meant to mimic the squawk of a penguin. Danny DeVito – Batman Returns In the 1992 film, DeVito played a much darker, older and grotesque version of the Penguin. Whilst this was a dramatic visual makeover, this Penguin retained some trademark features such as a monocle and carrying an umbrella. Director Tim Burton was supposedly inspired by the film The Cabinet of Dr.

Caligari and re-imagined the character as a deformed, psychopathic killer who holds a homicidal grudge against the aristocrats of Gotham City. Tom Kenny – The Batman Tom Kenny voiced the character of Penguin in both the cartoon series The Batman and in the Lego films. In The Batman, the Penguin is primarily concerned with re-establishing the Cobblepot family name in society by stealing from the citizens of Gotham to rebuild his wealth. Similarly to Batman Returns, this Penguin retained a deformed appearance. Paul Williams – Batman: The Animated Series The Academy Award-winner voiced the character of The Penguin in the series, which debuted in 1992. This Penguin featured the film version’s physical deformities, such as flippers and a beak-like nose, but retained the traditional refined mannerisms and personality seen in the comic book character. Paul Williams later reprised his role as Penguin in the 1997 follow-up to the original animated series, The New Batman Adventures.

GOTHAM SEASON 2 IS OUT ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD AUGUST 1 The Penguin (Burgess Meredith) | Batman Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Penguin (Burgess Meredith) The Waddling Master of Foul Play Maestro of Criminal Umbrellas The Black Bird of Prey P.N. Gwynne K.G. Bird, umbrella factory owner Knott. A. Fish ―The Penguin [src] The Penguin was an arch-nemesis of Batman . As one of Batman's greatest enemies (besides The Joker), he is known for his love of birds and his specialized high-tech umbrellas. One of Gotham City's top criminals, Penguin almost always tries to cover up his criminal activities with some other false enterprise. He often pretends to be going straight, and usually wins the hearts of all Gothamites before revealing his true motives. He also loves discrediting Batman and Robin. But Batman always wins out because he doesn't concern himself with popular opinion, his dedication to solving the crime at hand allows him to cut right to the heart of Penguin's schemes. Penguin also fancies himself to be quite the ladies' man.

He carries himself with an aristocratic air, and is always formally attired. A cigarette is always on hand, and since he is one of refined tastes, Penguin uses a cigarette holder. In one of the 1966 episodes when Penguin thought he was rich (before being outfoxed by Batman) he tried to buy a unnamed country but declined to do so-because he is allergic to Zodka! In another classic Batman episode Penguin claims that he once was a actor. (In the comedy series he is always refered to as Penguin but not by his real name of Oswald Cobblepot). In the state Prison his jail cell is P.G.1 along with Joker, Riddler, Catwoman, King Tut and Egghead in the exclusive Supervillians section! At times a genius of crime-he once tricked Batman into unknowningly planning crimes for him and Brainwashed Alfred Pennyworth into working for him-he has a working knowledge of electronics that when he and Joker tried to take over the Batcave, both Criminals were x-rayed with a Bat beam that noted their physical bone structure.

He also suffers from a short term memory loss-he failed to recognize Bruce Wayne (thinking he was a umbrella factory spy!) and had trouble recognizing Alfred Pennyworth twice -once when Alfred portrayed a forger and another time when Alfred took the place of a minister (although Penguin had brainwashed Alfred!) Contents Burgess Meredith as the Penguin. The purple top hat and bow tie are departures from the black top hat and black bow tie of the comics. The Penguin uses his many umbrellas as a weapon. In the 1966 Batman movie, the Penguin teams up with Batman's other three greatest foes: The Joker , the Riddler , and Catwoman . Kidnapping Commodore Schmidlapp , the Penguin lures Batman into a trap, in the form of an exploding shark. This ultimately fails, but then the Riddler devises a combination trap, with the Penguin's role involving an exploding octopus. Their plan fails, because the millionaire they kidnapped (to make Batman come to the rescue) was Bruce Wayne, and instead one of the villains' henchmen falls victim to the exploding octopus (triggered by the Joker's jack in the box). Penguin in his lair.

With five of their henchmen (guinea pigs) dehydrated and turned to dust, the Penguin disguises himself at Commodore Schmidlapp and gets Batman and Robin to take him into the Batcave (thus making the Riddler the only one of the four to never enter the Batcave) where he sets the guinea pigs on Batman and Robin, however he accidentally rehydrates them with heavy water instead of light water, thus they vanish at the slightest impact. After they exit the Batcave, he uses the Penguin Gas umbrella on them and steals the Batmobile (but they are unaffected due to taking a special pill). Eventually, Batman and Robin fight all the villains in the ultimate showdown at the submarine. Near the end, Batman fights the Penguin and hits him with the telescope, knocking him into the water and defeating him. He is captured along with the rest of the criminals when Robin chains them to the side of the submarine and Batman calls the coast guard. In the 1960s series Penguin once claimed to have been an actor. He was also one of six arch-criminals freed from prison by Dr.

Cassandra Spellcraft to form her new invisible gang, but this brief cameo appearance was by a stand-in. The only voice made by the Penguin was his bird-like laughter. Weapons and Equipment Edit Penguin utilizing a trick umbrella. Umbrellas: Penguin's most commonly used weapons that he always carries with him. There are many different types with many different features. Mostly used for spraying sleeping gas on victims. Some umbrellas had cutting tools on the end, while others are like a shotgun and spray smoke and sparks to distract pursuants. Pengymobile: a golf cart topped with a large umbrella, used for getting around his expansive movie studio. Pengytruck: a blue half truck with Penguin picture on the door! Exploding umbrella: a special item with a timed explosive hidden in the handle. Itching powder: a strong, long-lasting version. Jet Pack Umbrellas: Special jet powered umbrellas that can soar through the air like broomsticks. Toy Penguin: Used when wound up by an unsuspecting person, it sprays poisonous gas through its beak. Carrier Pigeons: Used for discreet communication with his henchmen. Automatic Anti-bugging Machine: can detect a bug being placed anywhere in the building.

Penguin Line: his answer to the Bat-rope. It has a large grappling hook on one end, that can be fired great distances by a small cannon. Penguin Magnet: It is super-powerful, and strong enough to attract small metal objects from across a hotel suite. Penguin Box: Used to brainwash victims into working for him, with no memory of it whatsoever. Known Associates Edit Just as Batman and Robin do not go at crime-fighting alone, The Penguin needs fellow partners in crime to assist him with his malicious schemes. Hawkeye, Sparrow and Swoop (portrayed by Lewis Charles, Walter Burke, and Charlie Picerni): Simple henchmen. Presumably, they also helped to run Penguin's umbrella factory. They helped Penguin in a plot to cause umbrella-based havoc and kidnap movie star Dawn Robbins. Dove and Eagle-Eye (portrayed by Al Checco and Harvey Lemback) - Simple henchmen who assisted Penguin in running a protection agency. Octopus, Shark and Swordfish (portrayed by Victor Lundin, Dal Jenkins, and Louie Elias) - Penguin's henchmen.

Octopus was going to take his share of the money they stole from charity to the South Seas and open a school for pirates. Henchmen - (portrayed by Jon Waltier, Bill Hickman) Penguin's henchmen when he kidnapped Babara Gordon. Finella (portrayed by Julie Gregg) - Penguin promised this disillusioned beauty she would win a bathing suit contest. In fact, she doesn't win, not fairly anyway. They kidnap Miss Natural Resources (the real winner of the charity beauty contest) and Finella takes her place. After the crime is done, her conscience causes her resolve to wilt and she helps Batman and Robin bring Penguin to justice. Later that day, she is invited to Wayne Manor for the charity banquet and is given a fur coat in thanks for helping the Dynamic Duo. She is looking forward to leading a normal life once she has gone to prison and paid her debt to society. Lulu (portrayed by Cindy Malone): Lulu and her two friends were three of Penguin's biggest supporters during the mayoral election, even though Lulu wasn't old enough to vote. During the final confrontation between the Caped Crusaders and Penguin, Lulu made a run for it. Her current whereabouts are unknown.

G.O.O.N: Short for Grand Order of Occidental Nighthawks, it is a phony organization who pretended to be supporters of Batman's campaign as he ran for mayor of Gotham against Penguin. These men were in fact Penguin's henchmen. Cordy Blue and Matey Dee (portrayed by Lane Bradford, and Vito Scotti): Penguin's henchmen when he opened The Penguin's Nest restaurant. They were inmates on parole. Cordy Blue was the chief hash-slinger in the State Penn. Matey Dee was Warden Crichton's personal valet while in prison. Chickadee (portrayed by Grace Gaynor): Penguin's female assistant, hat chick, and cigarette girl. She was in prison for selling bootleg ciggeretts Barney F Baxter, aka Ballpoint (portrayed by Stanley Ralph Ross): A Master of Forgery who was in custody at Gotham State Penitentiary. He was to transfer the signatures of Gotham millionaires Penguin had obtained at his restaurant to blank checks. He was given parole and sent to teach penmanship at one of the Wayne Camps for Underprivileged Children when Penguin was sent back to the slammer to prevent the two from fraternizing.

Bruce Wayne commented Ballpoint should enjoy a life on the straight-and-narrow. Joker : Penguin teamed up with the Joker to assist him with his Zodiac Crimewave. He was captured and had to escape in a Prison Laundry truck. After hiding in the Batmobile's trunk, they found the Batcave but were defeated by the Dynamic Duo. Although they worked together, they had a great tendency to insult and argue with each other. Venus (portrayed by Terry Moore) - An unrelenting Ex Female assistant to Joker and Penguin during his Zodiac Crimewave. She wanted to do good, but was easily distracted by expensive gifts of perfume and champagne. But whenever she helped Joker, she almost immediately felt bad about it. After talking with Batman a few times, she was won over by his charm and betrayed the Joker, but it wasn't that easy. She was thrown into a pool with a giant man-eating clam, but Batman rescued her. It is not known what ultimately became of her, though Commissioner Gordon did say that the courts would take her change of heart into consideration. Mercury (portrayed by Hal Baylor) - Joker's and Penguin henchman during his Zodiac crimewave.

Mars (portrayed by Joe Di Reda) - Joker's and Penguin henchman during his Zodiac crimewave. Jupiter - Joker's and Penguin henchman during his Zodiac crimewave Saturn (portrayed by Eddie Saenz) - Joker's and Penguin henchman during his Zodiac crimewave. Uranus (portrayed by Charlie Picerni) - Joker's and Penguin henchman during his Zodiac crimewave. Neptune (portrayed by Dick Crockett) - Joker's and Penguin henchman during his Zodiac crimewave. Marsha, Queen of Diamonds : Penguin enlisted Marsha because he needed a large amount of capital to keep his movie studio front operating. Lola Lasagne : An old friend of Penguin's, he teamed up with her to try and get some money from a horse-racing scam. Visor and Armband (portrayed by Joe Brooks and Lewis Charles): Simple henchmen who assisted Penguin and Lola Lasagne in a horse-racing scam. Miss Clean (portrayed by Monique van Vooren): A greedy woman who is always asking Penguin for diamonds or houses.

Pushbroom and Dustbag (portrayed by Newell Oestreich and Charles Dierkop): Simple henchmen who assisted Penguin in a plot to infect the money with Lygerian Sleeping Sickness. B.J., Cardinal, Ostrich, and Owl - Penguin's henchmen who helped him during the itinerary crime plans after his jailbreak. C.A. Nary - Penguin's female assistant who helped him during the itinerary crime plans after his jailbreak. Appearances Edit The Penguin was played by Burgess Meredith in the Batman television series of the 1960s and the spin-off movie. A largely campy interpretation because the series was essentially a situation comedy, Meredith's performance is perhaps best remembered through his signature laugh, meant to mimic the squawk of a penguin. One cause of the laugh was the smoke from the cigarettes the character always smoked, which irritated Meredith's throat and made him cough, as he had already quit smoking in real life. The Penguin's thugs wear black bowler hats, with dark clothing adorned with names of various animals of prey; these are either birds ("Hawk") or fish ("Shark").

Burgess Meredith, as the Penguin made a brief cameo appearance in the 1968 episode of The Monkees entitled "The Monkees Blow Their Minds". On Late Night With Conan O'Brien, Dick Cheney is often played in fake TV movies by Meredith's Penguin. Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show, also frequently uses Meredith's Penguin laugh to imitate Cheney.In the show the character was a popular favourite and a recurring villain that returned to menace the caped crusaders with his array of trick umbrellas and a sinister bird laugh. His two hench-men were Hawkeye and Sparrow. Gallery 12 Most Recognizable DC Characters 12 Most Recognizable DC Characters Share Comment Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is less than three months away from its release, and it’s ready to unveil a whole team of DC superhero movies, ready to fight against Lex Luthor and Doomsday (in the movie) and Marvel’s Avengers (at the box office). Marvel has dominated the superhero landscape in past decade, but now it’s DC’s time to see if they can compete with Marvel.

Yet it remains to be seen if DC can bring their second-tier characters the level of fame that the Marvel movies have brought to Iron Man, Thor or Guardians of the Galaxy. This list will take a look at how popular some of the top characters in the DC universe are to casual fans of superhero movies. How recognizable are they to someone who doesn’t know a whole lot about comics and superheroes? Here is Screen Rant’s list of the 12 Most Recognizable DC Characters. 12. THE PENGUIN Aside from The Joker and Catwoman, The Penguin is the most recognizable villain in Batman’s diverse gallery of rogues. Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot a.k.a The Penguin is easily distinguishable by his long pointy nose, top hat, and the umbrella that he uses as a weapon. Over the years, in television and film, the character has been played by a number of actors.

Burgess Meredith portrayed the character in the 1960s television series and Danny DeVito played The Penguin in Tim Burton’s Batman Returns, in which the character largely deviated from his comic version, looking and behaving more like a grotesque character inspired the German Expressionist films of FW Murnau and Fritz Lang than the distinguished and refined Penguin of the Batman comics. More recently, the Fox television show Gotham has increased the popularity of The Penguin by including a younger version of the character, played by Robin Lord Taylor, as he becomes The Penguin of the comics. 11. AQUAMAN The oft-mocked Aquaman is human hybrid who can breathe both air and water. The character has gone through many changes since his introduction in 1941. From his origins story to his appearance, Aquaman has become a more fierce character over the years. The King of the underwater Atlantis, many efforts have been made by DC in recent years to make the character seem edgier and more complex than the 1960s animated TV series that bares his name.

The HBO series Entourage included a storyline where Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) played Aquaman in a film that was directed by James Cameron, but the upcoming Dawn of Justice will mark the debut of the cinematic Aquaman, played by Jason Momoa, who is also slated to star in a solo Aquaman movie for 2018. This is a character that’s destined to gain a lot of attention in the coming years. Aquaman is kind of a big deal. The dude gets to hang out with dolphins and mermaids, so why wouldn’t he make this list? 10. GREEN ARROW If this list was being put together a few years ago, Green Arrow, a.k.a. Oliver Queen, might not have made it. Due to the huge popularity of the CW show Arrow, however, that is no longer the case. That series opened the door for DC television shows that have followed, including The Flash and Supergirl. Actor Stephen Amell has injected “coolness” to the character who has often been viewed as a second-rate superhero that sometimes gets confused with Marvel’s Hawkeye (or even DC’s own Green Lantern).

He doesn’t have the greatest of superpowers, aside from being an ace with the bow and arrow, but that’s what makes him pretty awesome. Like Batman, his superheroism comes from rigorious training rather than supernatural abilities. Arrow is a DC character that’s just getting noticed by the mainstream, and continued success with the CW show is only enhancing the characters popularity. 9. LEX LUTHOR You don’t have to be a fan of comics to know the name Lex Luthor. Known for for his trademark bald head, as well as being Superman’s top nemesis. Lex doesn’t have any superpowers or super strength. Instead, he is a wealthy entrepreneur and scientific genius who can wreak havoc with the resources at his disposal from LexCorp. He has a hefty bank account to help him in his battles with Superman. Luther has been portrayed in film by Hollywood heavyweights such as Gene Hackman and Kevin Spacey. Michael Rosenbaum played the younger Lex on Smallville for 7 seasons, and was arguably more popular among fans than Tom Welling’s Clark Kent. Jesse Eisenberg will take on the role of Lex in Dawn of Justice, where his fast-talking appearance in the trailer has already caused consternation among fans. 8.

CATWOMAN Unless you are a fan of comics, you probably wouldn’t know who Selina Kyle is, but most people on the street could tell you they have heard of Catwoman. The most famous female comic villain has worn a lot of outfits over the years, from the grey costume of Batman: The Animated Series, to the purple attire she wears in the comics. Most variations of Catwoman include her wearing a mask to cover up her identity, and more recently the using goggles to cover her eyes. Catwoman has been known for walking the line between being Batman’s villain and ally (and sometimes, his lover). In Batman Returns, Catwoman was played by Michelle Pfeiffer in a leather catsuit covered in zippers. The solo Catwoman starred Halle Berry in an even skimpier outfit, and it’s notorious both for its poor quality and for heavily deviating from the comic book character. 7. GREEN LANTERN This is where the list starts to get tricky. Which incarnation of Green Lantern are we referring to? Hal Jordan? Alan Scott? Kyle Rayner? Guy Gardner? Simon Baz? John Stewart? Well, how about all of them.

Each Green Lantern character is a bearer to a ring with the ability to construct solid green objects which can aid them in battle. The ring bearers also have the ability to fly and travel inordinate distances across galaxies. The Lantern is a staple of the Justice League. Comics aside, the Green Lantern has been featured in many DC animated movies, video games, and a feature film starring Ryan Reynolds. The 2011 film received negative reviews and disappointed at the box office, which halted production of any slated sequels, but it’s likely he’ll be revived as a part of the DC Expanded Universe . 6. the FLASH As with Green Lantern, a number of characters have taken on the moniker of The Flash. Most notably, Wally West was The Flash in his Golden Age, while Barry Allen became the most famous flash in the Silver Age. The Flash is a core member of the Justice League, and mostly known as being the comedic relief of the group. Go to your local Walmart and you can find T-shirts featuring the iconic yellow Flash thunderbolt symbol inside a white circle. The red jumpsuit he wears with the bolts on the side of his mask or helmet are also pretty iconic.

Pay attention to Sheldon’s T-shirt next time you watch The Big Bang Theory, and you’ll see what we’re talking about. Currently you can see actor Grant Gustin as the most recent incarnation of Barry Allen on CW’s The Flash, but Ezra Miller is set to take on the character within the DC Extended Universe. 5. WONDER WOMAN The Warrior Princess of the Amazon is one of the leaders of the Justice League, and her iconic attire consists of a lasso, indestructible bracelets, and a tiara. Wonder Woman is one of the first female superheroes, a strong female character that’s been embraced for decades. Lynda Carter portrayed the character on television from 1975-1979 on the popular Wonder Woman TV series, but Gal Gadot will be taking on the role in Dawn of Justice, which will be the first time the character will appear on the big screen. It will be followed by a solo movie in 2017. DC is wasting no time in making Wonder Woman a huge part of in their superhero universe. 4. ROBIN Dick Grayson is easily the most famous Robin, but there were also a few others that followed him.

Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, and Damian Wayne all played the role of Robin, Batman’s teenage sidekick, at some point. Stephanie Brown was a female version of Robin, but if you aren’t an avid comic book fan you probably don’t know much about her. Robin is another character that has distinctive attire. Robin’s appearance remained mostly intact throughout the years with the mustard yellow cape, green tights, eye mask, and an “R” on his chest making up his signature look. The Christopher Nolan Batman movies didn’t include Robin, but he did appear, played by Chris O’Donnell, in both Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. The character will always be linked with Batman due to their long history, but various versions of Robin have gone on to become superheroes in their own right, such as Dick Grayson’s transition into Nightwing. 3. the JOKER The most famous comic book villain of all-time is clearly The Joker. If you know nothing about comics, you still know that The Joker is Batman’s arch-nemesis. The green hair, clownish make-up, purple suit, and that creepy laugh all make for a pretty iconic character.

Cesar Romero was the first to play Joker in the 1960s Batman television show. Jack Nicholson took on the role in Tim Burton’s Batman. Mark Hamill has been the iconic voice of the Joker for various animated series, movies and video games over the years. Perhaps most notably, however, Heath Ledger won an Oscar for his interpretation of the Joker in Chris Nolan’s The Dark Knight. Jared Leto is about to introduce us to his take on the Joker this summer in Suicide Squad. You couldn’t possibly find a better group of accomplished actors to play one character. 2. BATMAN What is there to say about one of the most famous characters every created. Easily recognizable with his long black cape, the intimidating mask, and the bat symbol across his chest. Batman is not just one of the most famous superheroes of all-time, but also a cultural icon. Batman’s appeal is worldwide. The history of the character is as rich as any comic book character ever He has appeared in literally hundred of comics with many variations. The list of actors to play Batman is also very impressive.

The men who have worn the mask and cape have included Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, and now Ben Affleck will take on the cape and cowl in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. 1. SUPERMAN Superman isn’t just a comic character, he’s a symbol of truth, justice and the American way. There might not be many humans on the planet who haven’t heard of Superman. The Superman “S” logo is the most recognizable logo around. Whether or not Batman or Superman is the most popular superhero is up for debate, but Superman is easily the most recognizable, having been popular now for almost seven decades. In film, Superman has been portrayed by Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh and, most recently, Henry Cavill. Cavill will be taking up the role once again, after his well-liked performance in Man of Steel, to battle Ban Affleck’s Batman mano-a-mano in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Is there any way Superman can lose this battle? We don’t know, but we’re dying to find out! – Do you agree with the choices and ranking of this list? Share your thoughts and options in the comments section below.

Question: Burgess Meredith and Danny Devito have both played which Batman character?
Answer: The Penguin