Charles Martinet
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.
Filmography
Mario, le Plombier qui voulait détrôner Mickey
2024
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2023
as Mario's Dad / Giuseppe (voice)
Square Eyes: Tales from the Retro Game Culture of Sweden
2015
as Self
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)
Sheer Passion
1998
as Lou
The Game
1997
as Nicholas' Father
Beauty and the Beast
1997
as Red-Suited Ghost (voice)
Anastasia
1997
as Yellow Bird/Pierre/General/Rasputin's Dog(voice) (uncredited)
Criminal Hearts
1996
as Juan (as Charles Martinez)
Nine Months
1995
as Arnie
The Last of His Tribe
1992
as Assistant Museum Director
Mom
1990
as Mr. Hernandez
The Dead Pool
1988
as Police Station Reporter #1
The Brotherhood of Justice
1986
as Deputy
Hard Traveling
1986
as District Attorney Cobb