Dave the Octopus
Dave the Octopus rose to fame as a football oracle during the 2010 World Cup, accurately predicting match outcomes with an impressive success rate.
Character
Cinematic
Dreamworks Animation
Dave the Octopus, voiced by John Malkovich, is the main antagonist in the 2014 film Penguins of Madagascar. Once a beloved attraction at the Central Park Zoo, Dave became jealous and vengeful when the penguins stole his spotlight. He turns into a mad scientist, creating a serum to turn all penguins into monstrous creatures. The Penguins of Madagascar must stop Dave and save their fellow penguins from his evil plan.
In the years since the release of Penguins of Madagascar, Dave the Octopus has continued to be a popular character among fans of the film. He has also been featured in several other DreamWorks Animation projects, including the television series All Hail King Julien and the video game Madagascar 3: The Video Game.
In addition to his appearances in DreamWorks Animation projects, Dave the Octopus has also been referenced in popular culture. For example, he was parodied in the 2016 film The Secret Life of Pets.
Dave the Octopus is a complex and well-developed character who has resonated with audiences of all ages. He is a reminder that even the most unlikely characters can be capable of great evil.