Charles Martinet
Biography
Charles Andre Martinet is an American actor born on September 17, 1955, in San Jose, California. He is internationally known for formerly portraying the characters Mario and Luigi in the Super Mario video game series, developing their voices for mainline entries from 1996 until 2022. He also provided the voices for Wario, Waluigi, their baby equivalents, Toadsworth, and Donkey Kong before stepping down as the voice actor to become an official brand ambassador for the series. Having spent a large portion of his youth in Europe, Martinet speaks fluent French and Spanish, as well as some Italian. He resides in the Netherlands with his partner.
Career overview
Charles Andre Martinet is an American actor born on September 17, 1955, in San Jose, California. Known internationally in the video game industry, he formerly portrayed both Mario and Luigi in the Super Mario video game series. He developed the voices of the Mario brothers, which were first used in mainline entries from 1996 to 2022. Additionally, he has been recognized as the official voice actor for the character Mario from the 1990s onward.
Beyond Mario and Luigi, Martinet voiced several other characters in the Super Mario series, including Wario, Waluigi, their baby equivalents, Toadsworth, and Donkey Kong, performing these roles until 2022. After stepping down as the voice actor for the characters, he transitioned to become an official brand ambassador for the series. His acting career comprises twenty-six known credits.
Outside of his voice work, he has played the role of Nicholas's father, whose character was portrayed by Michael Douglas. Having spent a large portion of his youth in Europe, Martinet speaks fluent French and Spanish, as well as some Italian. He resides in the Netherlands with his partner.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- Mario, le Plombier qui voulait détrôner Mickey (2024)
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) as Mario's Dad / Giuseppe (voice)
- High Score (2020) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Square Eyes: Tales from the Retro Game Culture of Sweden (2015) as Self
- Super Mario Bros. Z (2006) as Mario / Luigi (voice)
- The Californians (2005) as City Councilman
- Reader Rabbit: Wordville Soup (2005) as Captain Ratbeard (voice)
- The Legend of Atlantis (2004) as Gryphos
- Reader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet Race (2004) as Captain Ratbeard (voice)
- Little Angels: The Brightest Christmas (2004) Writer
- The Red Shoes (2000) Vocals
- Air America (1998) as David Dixon
- Sheer Passion (1998) as Lou
- The Game (1997) as Nicholas' Father
- Anastasia (1997) as Yellow Bird/Pierre/General/Rasputin's Dog(voice) (uncredited)
- Anastasia (1997) Screenplay
- Beauty and the Beast (1997) as Red-Suited Ghost (voice)
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Hermsdorf
- Criminal Hearts (1996) as Juan (as Charles Martinez)
- Nine Months (1995) as Arnie
- Compromising Situations (1994) as Sal (as Charles Martinez)
- The Last of His Tribe (1992) as Assistant Museum Director
- Mom (1990) as Mr. Hernandez
- The Dead Pool (1988) as Police Station Reporter #1
- Matlock (1986) as Bo Edmunds
- The Brotherhood of Justice (1986) as Deputy
- Hard Traveling (1986) as District Attorney Cobb
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Charles Martinet best known for?
Charles Martinet is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), Angel Guts: Red Classroom (1979), Air America (1998), The Game (1997).
When and where was Charles Martinet born?
Charles Martinet was born on September 17, 1955 in San Jose, California, USA.
How many credits does Charles Martinet have?
Charles Martinet has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2024.
What is Charles Martinet's background in cinema and television?
Charles Andre Martinet is an American actor born on September 17, 1955, in San Jose, California. He is internationally known for formerly portraying the characters Mario and Luigi in the Super Mario video game series, developing their voices for mainline entries from 1996 until 2022. He also provided the voices for War...