Quick Facts
Born:
1955-09-17
Birthplace:
San Jose, California, USA
Credits:
24 Total Roles
Charles Martinet
Acting
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Biography
Charles Andre Martinet (born September 17, 1955) is an American actor, who formerly portrayed both Mario and Luigi in the Super Mario video game series. Martinet developed the voices of the Mario brothers first used in mainline entries from 1996 to 2022. He also voiced other characters in the series such as Wario, Waluigi, and their baby equivalents, prior to stepping down as voice actor to become an official brand ambassador for the series. Martinet, having spent a large portion of his youth in Europe, speaks fluent French and Spanish, as well as some Italian. He resides in the Netherlands with his partner.
Known For
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Mario's Dad / Giuseppe (voice)
The Game
Nicholas' Father
The Dead Pool
Police Station Reporter #1
Nine Months
Arnie
High Score
Self - Narrator (voice)
Matlock
Bo Edmunds
Nash Bridges
Hermsdorf
The Brotherhood of Justice
Deputy
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie MOVIE | Mario's Dad / Giuseppe (voice) |
| 2020 | High Score TV | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| 2018 | Mario Tennis Aces TV | Mario / Luigi / Wario / Waluigi (voice) (uncredited) |
| 2015 | Square Eyes: Tales from the Retro Game Culture of Sweden MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Super Mario Bros. Z TV | Mario / Luigi (voice) |
| 2005 | The Californians MOVIE | City Councilman |
| 2005 | Reader Rabbit: Wordville Soup MOVIE | Captain Ratbeard (voice) |
| 2004 | The Legend of Atlantis MOVIE | Gryphos |
| 2004 | Reader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet Race MOVIE | Captain Ratbeard (voice) |
| 1998 | Sheer Passion MOVIE | Lou |