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{{Infobox character
 
{{Infobox character
 
|name = Melman
 
|name = Melman
 
|image = Melman2.jpg
|films = [[Madagascar]]<br>[[Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa]]<br> [[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]]<br>[[Penguins of Madagascar]] (cameo)<br>[[Madagascar 4]] (upcoming)
 
 
|fullname = Melman Mankiewicz III
 
|films = [[Madagascar]]<br>[[Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa]]<br>[[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]]<br>[[Penguins of Madagascar]] (cameo)<br>[[Madagascar 4]] (upcoming)
 
|shorts = [[The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper|A Christmas Caper]] (cameo)<br>[[Merry Madagascar]]<br>[[Madly Madagascar]]
 
|games = [[Madagascar: The Video Game|Madagascar]]
 
|voice = [[David Schwimmer]] (adult)<br>Zachary Gordon (child)<br>[[Stephen Stanton]] (video game)
 
|voice = [[David Schwimmer]] (adult)<br>Zachary Gordon (child)<br>[[Stephen Stanton]] (video game)
 
|quote = "I found another brown spot on my shoulder!"}}
|inspiration = <!-- only put in documented cases where DreamWorks said "we based this character on" --> <!-- Only list inspirations that are confirmed by the people inolved with making this movie -->
 
 
{{Quote|''Melman, you know it's all in your head, hm?''|[[Alex]] regarding Melan's neuroses|Madagascar}}
|fullname = Melman Mankiewicz III
 
|personality = Kind, funny, caring, worrisome, frolicsome, loving, shy, cowardly, brainy, neurotic, mature, emotional, loyal, modest, adventurous, nice, melodramatic (sometimes), affectionate, noble, knowledgeable, naïve, educated, well-mannered, innocent, coy, zany, trusting, humble, even-tempered, timid, merciful, encouraging, lion-hearted, magnanimous, assertive, nurturing
 
|appearance = Slender cream giraffe with green eyes, brown spots, slightly torned right ear
 
|occupation = Central Park Zoo animal, Gloria's boyfriend, Tightrope dancer
 
|alignment = Good
 
|goal = To return to New York City, then to stay with Circus Zaragoza
 
|home = New York City ([[Madagascar 4|upcoming returns]]), Africa (formerly), Circus Zaragoza (currently)
 
|friends = [[Alex]], [[Marty (Madagascar)|Marty]], his girlfriend [[Gloria]], [[King Julien XIII| Julian]], [[Maurice]], [[Mort]], [[Skipper]], [[Kowalski]], [[Rico]], [[Private]], [[Mason and Phil| Mason, Phil]], [[Zuba]], [[Florrie]], [[Vitaly]], [[Gia]], [[Stefano]], [[Sonya]], [[Esmeralda, Esperanza and Ernestina| Esmeralda, Esperanza, Ernestina]], [[Dancing Dogs| Frankie, Freddie, Jonesy, Shakey]], [[Manu and Maya| Manu, Maya]]
 
|minions =
 
|enemies = [[Fossas]], [[Nana]] (formerly), [[Chantel DuBois]], [[Moto Moto]]
 
|likes = Medicine, Gloria, massages, sanitary places, tight rope
 
|dislikes = Getting sick, arguing, danger, unsanitary places, Moto Moto, Gloria thinking he is dumping her on Valentine's Day
 
|weapons = His head
 
|fate = He and his friends decide where to stop on their journey (1st film) He gets with Gloria and boogies with their friends (2nd film)<br> He dances with his friends during mash-up of Marty's "Afro Circus" song and "I Like To Move It" (3rd film)
 
|quote = "I found another brown spot on my shoulder!"
 
|image = Melman2.jpg
 
|shorts = [[The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper| A Christmas Caper]] (cameo)<br>[[Merry Madagascar]]<br>[[Madly Madagascar]]
 
|games = [[Madagascar: The Video Game| Madagascar]]
 
|relationships = [[Gloria]]
 
|animator = Glen Keane
 
|family = Unamed mother<br>[[Gloria]] (girlfriend)}}{{Quote|''Melman, you know it's all in your head, hm?''|[[Alex]] regarding Melan's neuroses|Madagascar}}
 
   
'''Melman''' is the tritagonist of ''[[Madagascar]]'', a mayor character of ''[[Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa]]'', and a supporting character of ''[[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]]''. He is a giraffe, who is somewhat of a hypochondriac, having doses of medicine for meals and doctor's appointments frequently.
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'''Melman''' is one of the main characters of ''[[Madagascar]]'', ''[[Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa]]'', and ''[[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]]''. He is a giraffe, who is somewhat of a hypochondriac, having doses of medicine for meals and doctor's appointments frequently.
   
 
==Personality==
 
==Personality==
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==Medical==
 
==Medical==
   
Melman had a residence at the Central Park Zoo, where he would receive constant medical treatment for problems, that (oddly enough) were all a figment of his imagination.
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Melman had a residence at the Central Park Zoo, where he would receive constant medical treatment for problems, that (oddly enough) were all a figment of his imagination. He would undergo MRI and CAT scans, injections, flu shots, and be put into braces and crutches for no particular purpose at all.
==Undergo's==
 
 
Melman would undergo MRI machines, CAT scans, injections, flu shots, and be put into braces and crutches for no particular purpose at all.
 
==Treatment==
 
   
In the Central Park Zoo, Melman received treatment, and was so used to his cushy life taking pills and undergoing treatments. One night, however, Marty escaped, and Melman immediately told Alex and Gloria.
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In the Central Park Zoo, he received treatment, and was so used to his cushy life taking pills and undergoing treatments. One night, however, Marty escaped, and Melman immediately told Alex and Gloria.
   
 
==Flashback==
 
==Flashback==
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[[Category:Anthropomorphic characters]]
 
[[Category:Anthropomorphic characters]]
 
[[Category:Crazy Characters]]
 
[[Category:Crazy Characters]]
[[Category:Tritagonists]]
 
 
[[Category:Giraffes]]
 
[[Category:Giraffes]]
 
[[Category:Zoo animals]]
 
[[Category:Zoo animals]]
 
[[Category:African characters]]
 
[[Category:African characters]]
[[Category:Protagonists]]
 

Revision as of 04:30, 12 May 2020

“'Melman, you know it's all in your head, hm?'
Alex regarding Melan's neuroses[src]


Melman is one of the main characters of Madagascar, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. He is a giraffe, who is somewhat of a hypochondriac, having doses of medicine for meals and doctor's appointments frequently.

Personality

Melman's personality deals with medical problems. Melman even complains about having spots on his neck. Despite this, he has a good heart.

Medical

Melman had a residence at the Central Park Zoo, where he would receive constant medical treatment for problems, that (oddly enough) were all a figment of his imagination. He would undergo MRI and CAT scans, injections, flu shots, and be put into braces and crutches for no particular purpose at all.

In the Central Park Zoo, he received treatment, and was so used to his cushy life taking pills and undergoing treatments. One night, however, Marty escaped, and Melman immediately told Alex and Gloria.

Flashback

In a flashback in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, there is a hint that Melman had a crush on Gloria as a child (as he seems uncomfortable when she comments that Alex is cute).

Plot for the Rest of his Role in the Second Film

When the animals nearly die, trying to fly back to New York in a salvaged airplane, Melman shouts that he is in love with Gloria. However, she is asleep and doesn't hear this. In Africa, Melman is horrified to learn that once a giraffe becomes sick, it has no way to survive and therefore, must simply wait in a hole to die. He takes the position of Witch Doctor (but introduces them to modern medicine) to cure sick animals, giving them longer and better lives.

While Melman proves to be very good at this job, he is informed by another giraffe that Melman has a brown spot on his shoulder. Thinking that he only has two days to live, Melman initially waits in a hole, but then takes King Julian's advice and goes to declare his love to Gloria. He finds her on a date and screams at her date what a wonderful girl Gloria is and to treat her right. When the watering hole dries up and King Julian decides to sacrifice an animal for the Water Gods, Melman offers himself. He is saved at the last moment, when Gloria tells him that she loves him back, it becomes apparent that the "brown spot" was not fatal, and that Alex is in need of rescue.

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Media
Films: MadagascarMadagascar: Escape 2 AfricaMadagascar 3: Europe's Most WantedPenguins of Madagascar

TV Specials: The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas CaperMerry MadagascarMadly Madagascar
TV Series: The Penguins of MadagascarAll Hail King JulienMadagascar: A Little Wild

Characters
Zoosters: AlexMartyMelmanGloria

Penguins: SkipperKowalskiRicoPrivate
Lemurs: King Julien the 13thMauriceMortClover
The Circus: GiaStefanoVitalySonyaEsmeralda, Esperanza and ErnestinaManu and MayaDancing Dogs
The North Wind: ClassifiedEvaShort FuseCorporal
Allies: Mason and PhilLemursTedZubaFlorrieMoto MotoMarlene
Villains: FossasNanaMakungaTeetsiMr. ChewChantel DuBoisDaveOctopusesKarlChauncey

Music
Madagascar: I Like To Move ItStayin' AliveWhat a Wonderful World

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa: The Traveling SongI Like To Move ItAlex On The Spot
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted: Afro CircusAfro Circus/I Like To Move ItFireworkGonna Make You SweatWhat's New Pussycat?
The Penguins of Madagascar: Brand New PlanConga KingDrop Some Acorns on Em'Penguin ChantPorpoise Power BalladThump Thump ThumpHe's Doctor Blowhole
Others: CelebrateSanta Claus is Coming to MadagascarWho's da King

See also
Locations: AfricaAntarcticaCentral Park ZooCircus ZaragozaFranceMadagascarNew York CityVatican City