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.

Known For

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

as Mario's Dad / Giuseppe (voice)

The Game

as Nicholas' Father

The Dead Pool

as Police Station Reporter #1

Nine Months

as Arnie

High Score

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Matlock

Nash Bridges

The Brotherhood of Justice

as Deputy

Mom

as Mr. Hernandez

The Last of His Tribe

as Assistant Museum Director