Charles Martinet
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
- Born
- 1955-09-17 · San Jose, California, USA
Known for
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) — Mario's Dad / Giuseppe (voice)
- The Game (1997) — Nicholas' Father
- The Dead Pool (1988) — Police Station Reporter #1
- Nine Months (1995) — Arnie
- High Score (2020) — Self - Narrator (voice)
- Matlock (1986) — Bo Edmunds
- Nash Bridges (1996) — Hermsdorf
- The Brotherhood of Justice (1986) — Deputy
- Mom (1990) — Mr. Hernandez
- Death in Granada (1996) — Gravedigger
- The Last of His Tribe (1992) — Assistant Museum Director
- Anastasia (1997) — Yellow Bird/Pierre/General/Rasputin's Dog(voice) (uncredited)
- The Californians (2005) — City Councilman
- Criminal Hearts (1996) — Juan (as Charles Martinez)
- Air America (1998) — David Dixon
- Compromising Situations (1994) — Sal (as Charles Martinez)