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Charles Martinet

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Charles Martinet

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Sep 17, 1955 (71 years old)

Place of Birth

San Jose, California, USA

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

Acting
2023The Super Mario Bros. MovieMario's Dad / Giuseppe (voice)
2020High ScoreSelf - Narrator (voice)
2018Mario Tennis AcesMario / Luigi / Wario / Waluigi (voice) (uncredited)
2015Square Eyes: Tales from the Retro Game Culture of SwedenSelf
2006Super Mario Bros. ZMario / Luigi (voice)
2005The CaliforniansCity Councilman
2005Reader Rabbit: Wordville SoupCaptain Ratbeard (voice)
2004The Legend of AtlantisGryphos
2004Reader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet RaceCaptain Ratbeard (voice)
1998Sheer PassionLou
1998Air AmericaDavid Dixon
1997Beauty and the BeastRed-Suited Ghost (voice)
1997The GameNicholas' Father
1997AnastasiaYellow Bird/Pierre/General/Rasputin's Dog(voice) (uncredited)
1996Criminal HeartsJuan (as Charles Martinez)
1996Nash BridgesHermsdorf
1995Nine MonthsArnie
1994Compromising SituationsSal (as Charles Martinez)
1992The Last of His TribeAssistant Museum Director
1990MomMr. Hernandez
1988The Dead PoolPolice Station Reporter #1
1986The Brotherhood of JusticeDeputy
1986Hard TravelingDistrict Attorney Cobb
1986MatlockBo Edmunds
Writing
1997AnastasiaScreenplay