Skipper

Skipper the Penguin
Background information
Feature films	Madagascar Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Penguins of Madagascar Madagascar 4 (upcoming)
Short films	The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper Merry Madagascar
Television programs	The Penguins of Madagascar
Video games	Madagascar Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Park attractions	DreamWorks Theatre DreamWorks Destination Madagascar: A Crate Adventure
Voice	Tom McGrath Milan Slepička (Czech)
Character information
Full name	Skipper
Other names	Skipper the Penguin, The Skipper, Petey (by Julien in Rock-A-Bye Birdie)
Personality	Hard-boiled, tough, dedicated, somewhat ditzy, caring, suspicious, alert, heroic, kind, understanding
Appearance	Small penguin with a flat head
Occupation	Spy Leader of the Penguins
Alignment	Good
Affiliations	Universal Studios Heroes
Home	New York City (formerly), Circus Zaragoza (currently)
Gender	Male
Species	Penguin
Parents	Unnamed mother
Siblings	Kowalski and Rico (brothers) Private (adoptive brother)
Allies	Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, King Julien XIII, Maurice, Mort, Mason and Phil
Enemies	Fossas, Chantel DuBois, Dave, Octopis
Likes	Fish, Fun, Adventure, His friends, Safe
Dislikes	Hippies, Private in trouble, danger, Alex's self-centeredness, Julien provokes him and he makes fun of his brothers, Private's clumsiness
Fate	Relaxing in Madagascar (1st film) Having a honeymoon with his doll at Monte Carlo (2nd film) He dance with his friends during mash-up of Marty's "Afro Circus" song and "I Like To Move It" (3rd film) Turns Private to normal and have snow conestorm (spin-off)
Status	Active
Quote	"Just smile and wave, boys. Smile and wave."

Skipper is a supporting character of the Madagascar franchise, serving as a major character from Madagascar, a minor character from Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, a major character from Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted and the main protagonist of The Penguins of Madagascar (TV series), and the deuteragonist from Penguins of Madagascar: The Movie. He has a love/hate relationship with King Julien XIII as they constantly quarrel and insult each other, but show affection for each other multiple times.

He was voiced by the mainstay of DreamWorks, Tom McGrath (who also directed the films including Megamind and Boss Baby).

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Media Feature Length Films: Madagascar (2005) (soundtrack/video/video game) • Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) (soundtrack/video/video game) • Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) (soundtrack/video/video game) • Penguins of Madagascar (2014) (soundtrack/video) • Untitled fourth Madagascar film (TBA) Short films: The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005) Television Series: The Penguins of Madagascar (2008-2015) • All Hail King Julien (2014-2017) • Madagascar: A Little Wild (2020-2022) Television Specials: Merry Madagascar (2009) • Madly Madagascar (2013) Characters Alex • Marty • Melman • Gloria • King Julien XIII • Maurice • Mort • Mason and Phil • Skipper • Private • Kowalski • Rico • Zuba • Florrie • Makunga • Nana • Fossas • Vitaly • Gia • Stefano • Sonya • Moto Moto • Chantel DuBois • Short Fuse • Eva • Corporal • Dave Locations Madagascar • New York • Central Park Zoo • Central Park Station • Africa • Circus Zaragoza Songs "Born Free" • "Boogie Wonderland" • "Stayin' Alive" • "The Candy Man" • "Chariots of Fire" • "I Like to Move It" • "What a Wonderful World" • "The Traveling Song" • "More Than a Feeling" • "Best Friends" • "What's New Pussycat?" • "Cool Jerk" • "Firework" • "Afro Circus" • "Love Always Comes as a Surprise" • "Nobody" • "I Can Dream About You" • "Celebrate"