Fan Casting Oswald Cobblepot in Tom Mankiewicz's Batman

An elegant, aristocratic crime lord who runs his empire from an ice-cold lair filled with birds and priceless art. The Penguin is a snob who views himself as a collector—of fine things, of power, and of secrets. He's offended by the Joker's vulgarity but is reluctantly drawn into his schemes. Penguin is Shakespearean in his petulance, capable of chilling violence while discussing luncheon menus. He treats crime as a gentleman's pursuit, but his cold-blooded nature surfaces when crossed. His beloved umbrella-copter and his tragicomic crash-landing into a Bar Mitzvah reveal a fallen emperor—humiliated, enraged, and utterly unforgettable.