Who is Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin in Batman Returns?

Deformed crime boss with umbrella-based weaponry

Who plays Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin in Batman Returns?

Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin is played by Danny DeVito.

Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin's abilities include umbrella weaponry, political manipulation, animal training, tactical planning, deception.

Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin has 5 mapped relationships in Batman Returns. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: politician, crime boss.

Alignment: Villain
Species: Human
Abilities: Umbrella weaponry, Political manipulation, Animal training, Tactical planning, Deception

Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin — Conflict Arch Enemy — Bruce Wayne / Batman (Michael Keaton)
The vigilante and the deformed crime boss are locked in a deadly struggle for control of Gotham.
Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin — Alliance Partner — Max Shreck (Christopher Walken)
A criminal mastermind and a corrupt industrialist form a mutually beneficial but tense alliance.
Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin — Conflict Betrayed Ally — Selina Kyle / Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)
A temporary criminal partnership collapses due to moral differences and personal rejection.
Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin — Conflict Political Rival — Mayor (Michael Murphy)
An outcast seeks to usurp the city's elected leadership through manipulation and public spectacle.
Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin — Conflict Opposing Forces — Alfred Pennyworth (Michael Gough)
The villain's apocalyptic scheme is directly countered by the hero's trusted ally.