Charles Martinet
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 17, 1955
- Birthplace
- San 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.
Filmography
Mario, le Plombier qui voulait détrôner Mickey 2024
Actor
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)
Little Angels: The Brightest Christmas 2004
Writer
The Legend of Atlantis 2004
as Gryphos
Reader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet Race 2004
as Captain Ratbeard (voice)
The Red Shoes 2000
Vocals
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), Screenplay
Death in Granada 1996
as Gravedigger
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
Credits from TMDB.