Which fictional villain has the real name Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot?
Oswald Cobblepot (Gotham) Oswald Cobblepot (Gotham) Oswald Cobblepot, known as The Penguin, is a fictional character who appears as one of the primary antagonists on the Fox TV series Gotham. He is portrayed by American actor Robin Lord Taylor and is based on the character of the same name, created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, that appears as one of Batman's greatest foes. He has been considered the show's breakout character. "Gotham" marks the second time that The Penguin was portrayed on live television, with the first being in the 1960s "Batman" series in which Burgess Meredith played him. In taking on
Oswald (given name) Oswald (given name) Oswald is a masculine given name, from Anglo-Saxon "Osweald", from "os" "god" and "weald" "rule". The Old High German cognate was "Answald", the Old Norse form was "Ásvaldr". Oswald of Northumbria (c. 604–641/2) was a king of Northumbria and is venerated as saint. The name fell out of use in the later medieval period, although it appears to have been rarely given in reference to the saint even in the late 14th century, as evidenced by the name of German poet and diplomat Oswald von Wolkenstein (1376/7–1445). The name was revived in the 19th century, but it