David SchwimmervoiceDavid Schwimmer carries Melman across 2 films, giving the character a consistent performer through this screen run.
2 linked movie guides in this sequence
FILM POSTER · Madagascar2 current MoviHero film mappings
Melman
Film watch order, starting point, and performer.
Melman runs from Madagascar to Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted with David Schwimmer carrying the role across 2 films.
Release-order sequence · 2 films · 2005–2012 · 1 performerSee watch orderWATCH ORDER
Melman movies in release order
Follow the 2 films in release order.
Release-order sequence · 2 films · 2005–2012Main sequence runtime: 2h 59m
About the scores
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- 01MoviHero score83/100WORTH IT
- 02
MoviHero score81/100WORTH IT
THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Melman?
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David SchwimmervoiceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Melman
David Schwimmer provides the through-line for Melman from Madagascar through Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. Release order is useful here because it lets the character’s screen role build from one film to the next without repeating the same introduction each time.