Charles Martinet
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Charles Martinet
Filmography
Acting (18)
2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movieas Mario's Dad / Giuseppe (voice)
7.6
9.5
2005
The Californiansas City Councilman
5.0
2005
Reader Rabbit: Wordville Soupas Captain Ratbeard (voice)
2004
The Legend of Atlantisas Gryphos
2004
Reader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet Raceas Captain Ratbeard (voice)
1998
Sheer Passionas Lou
4.8
1997
The Gameas Nicholas' Father
7.6
1997
Beauty and the Beastas Red-Suited Ghost (voice)
7.8
1997
Anastasiaas Yellow Bird/Pierre/General/Rasputin's Dog(voice) (uncredited)
6.6
1996
Criminal Heartsas Juan (as Charles Martinez)
4.8
1995
Nine Monthsas Arnie
5.7
1992
The Last of His Tribeas Assistant Museum Director
7.0
1990
Momas Mr. Hernandez
5.4
1988
The Dead Poolas Police Station Reporter #1
6.3
1986
The Brotherhood of Justiceas Deputy
5.9
1986
Hard Travelingas District Attorney Cobb
10.0