Charles Martinet
Acting
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
2023The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Mario's Dad / Giuseppe (voice)
2015Square Eyes: Tales from the Retro Game Culture of Sweden
Self
2005The Californians
City Councilman
2005Reader Rabbit: Wordville Soup
Captain Ratbeard (voice)
2004The Legend of Atlantis
Gryphos
2004Reader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet Race
Captain Ratbeard (voice)
1998Sheer Passion
Lou
1997Beauty and the Beast
Red-Suited Ghost (voice)
1997The Game
Nicholas' Father
1997Anastasia
Yellow Bird/Pierre/General/Rasputin's Dog(voice) (uncredited)
1996Criminal Hearts
Juan (as Charles Martinez)
1995Nine Months
Arnie
1992The Last of His Tribe
Assistant Museum Director
1990Mom
Mr. Hernandez
1988The Dead Pool
Police Station Reporter #1
1986The Brotherhood of Justice
Deputy
1986Hard Traveling
District Attorney Cobb