Person file · Acting
Charles Martinet
Born 1955-09-17San Jose, California, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Mario, le Plombier qui voulait détrôner MickeyRoleThe Super Mario Bros. MovieMario's Dad / Giuseppe (voice)Square Eyes: Tales from the Retro Game Culture of SwedenSelfThe CaliforniansCity CouncilmanReader Rabbit: Wordville SoupCaptain Ratbeard (voice)The Legend of AtlantisGryphosReader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet RaceCaptain Ratbeard (voice)Sheer PassionLouThe GameNicholas' FatherBeauty and the BeastRed-Suited Ghost (voice)AnastasiaYellow Bird/Pierre/General/Rasputin's Dog(voice) (uncredited)Criminal HeartsJuan (as Charles Martinez)Nine MonthsArnieThe Last of His TribeAssistant Museum DirectorMomMr. HernandezThe Dead PoolPolice Station Reporter #1The Brotherhood of JusticeDeputyHard TravelingDistrict Attorney Cobb