Alex — Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Character Profile

About Alex

A charismatic lion who escapes the zoo and embraces his wild instincts in Africa.

Alex — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Claws, Roar, Leadership, Agility, Performance

• Strength: 8.5/10
• Intelligence: 6.5/10
• Charisma: 9.5/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 9/10

Affiliations

• Madagascar universe

Quick Facts about Alex

Occupation

trapeze artist

First Appearance

Madagascar

Alex's Known Relations

• Zuba — Father
• Florrie — Mother
• Kowalski — Significant person
• Rico — Significant person
• Skipper — Significant person
• Private — Significant person
• King Julien XIII — Significant person
• Marty — Significant person
• Gloria — Significant person
• Melman — Significant person
• Gia — Significant person
• Vitaly — Significant person
• Stefano — Significant person
• Mort — Significant person
• Maurice — Significant person
• Chantel DuBois — Enemy
• Makunga — Enemy
• Fossas — Enemy
• Nana — Enemy

Alex appears in 3 titles

• Madagascar (2005) — character page
• Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
• Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Ben Stiller

Appears in

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (6)

• Alex — related — Mort (Andy Richter)
• Alex — Family Father — Zuba (Bernie Mac)

  Biological father and son with a complex reconciliation arc.

• Alex — Social Best Friend — Marty / Additional Zebras (Chris Rock)

  Lifelong companions who maintain their bond despite tribal differences.

• Alex — Social Best Friend — Melman (David Schwimmer)

  Close friend and loyal member of the core quartet.

• Alex — Social Best Friend — Gloria (Jada Pinkett Smith)

  Trusted friend and integral part of the escape team.

• Alex — Conflict Political Rival — Makunga (Alec Baldwin)

  Antagonistic rivalry centered on tribal leadership and personal pride.

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More characters from Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

• Marty / Additional Zebras (Chris Rock)
• Melman (David Schwimmer)
• Gloria (Jada Pinkett Smith)
• Moto Moto (voice) (will.i.am)
• Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen)
• Zuba (Bernie Mac)
• Maurice (Cedric the Entertainer)
• Makunga (Alec Baldwin)
• Mason (voice) (Conrad Vernon)
• Private (voice) (Christopher Knights)
• Skipper / Lemur (voice) (Tom McGrath)
• Joe the Witch Doctor / Poacher #2 (voice) (Eric Darnell)