Charles Martinet is an American actor and voice actor best known for voicing Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi in the Super Mario video game series. He has also voiced other characters in the series, such as Paarthurnax in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Magenta in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
Martinet is married to Kelly Martinet. They have two children, a daughter named Chloe and a son named Nathan. Martinet is a big fan of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. He is also a philanthropist and has donated money to various charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the American Red Cross.
The Beginnings of Mario’s Voice (Charles Martinet)
Martinet was born in Charleroi, Belgium, to French parents. He moved to the United States with his family when he was 10. Martinet’s father was a chef, and his mother was a homemaker. He began his acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in commercials and television shows. He also worked as a voice actor for cartoons and video games.
Martinet attended high school in San Francisco, California. He was active in the drama club and played baseball and basketball. After graduating from high school, Martinet attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied theater.
After graduating from college, Martinet began his acting career in Los Angeles. He appeared in commercials and television shows like The Golden Girls and Full House. He also worked as a voice actor for cartoons and video games.
Charles Martinet is Mario
Martinet is known for his energetic and enthusiastic performances and has said he tries to bring joy and happiness to his voice work. Also known for his improvisation ability, he often creates new lines and ad-libs during recording sessions.
Martinet is a popular figure among fans of the Super Mario series. He has been praised for his dedication and passion for his work. In 2011, he was awarded the Golden Joystick Award for Lifetime Achievement. He also received the Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting.
Charles Martinet’s Mario Appearances
Martinet has been the voice of Mario since 1991. He has voiced Mario in all subsequent Super Mario games and other Mario-related media; here’s a rundown of his appearances:
- 1990: Martinet first voiced Mario at a trade show for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). He was asked to do a few impressions of Mario, and his performance was so well-received that he was asked to voice Mario in all future Super Mario games.
- 1996: Martinet voiced Mario in Super Mario 64. This game was revolutionary andintroduced 3D graphics to the Super Mario series. Martinet’s performance in this game was praised by critics and fans alike.
- 2000: Martinet voiced Mario in Super Smash Bros. This game was a crossover fighting game that featured characters from many different Nintendo franchises. Martinet’s performance in this game was again praised by critics and fans alike.
- 2002: Martinet voiced Mario in Super Mario Sunshine. Sunshine was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to further cement Martinet’s status as the voice of Mario.
- 2007: Martinet voiced Mario in the Super Mario Galaxy game. Galaxy was a critical and commercial success, and it was praised for its innovative gameplay and visuals. Martinet’s performance in this game was again praised by critics and fans alike.
- 2010: Martinet voiced Mario in the Super Mario Galaxy 2. This game was a sequel to the Super Mario Galaxy and was, again, a critical and commercial success. Martinet’s performance in this game was again praised by critics and fans alike.
- 2011: Martinet voiced Mario in the Super Mario 3D Land game. This game was a critical and commercial success, and it was praised for its innovative gameplay and visuals. Martinet’s performance in this game was again praised by critics and fans alike.
- 2013: Martinet voiced Mario in the Super Mario 3D World. This game was a sequel to the Super Mario 3D Land game and a critical and commercial success. Martinet’s performance in this game was again praised by critics and fans alike.
- 2017: Martinet voiced Mario in Super Mario Odyssey. This game was a critical and commercial success. SMO won almost universal praise for its innovative gameplay and visuals.
- 2020: Martinet voiced Mario in the Super Mario Maker 2 game. This game was a sequel to the Super Mario Maker game, allowing players to create their own Super Mario levels.
- 2021: Martinet voiced Mario in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars game. This game is a compilation of three classic Super Mario games: Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy.
- 2022: Martinet voiced Mario in the Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope game. This game is a sequel to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, and it is a crossover between the Mario and Rabbids franchises. Martinet’s performance in this game is still to be determined, but it will surely be praised by critics and fans alike.
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In addition to these games, Martinet has also voiced Mario in various other media, including television shows, movies, and commercials. He has also appeared in person at trade shows and conventions, where he has performed as Mario for fans.
In addition to voicing Mario, Martinet has also voiced other characters in the Super Mario series, such as Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi. He has also voiced characters in other video game series, such as Paarthurnax in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Magenta in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
From Voice Actor To Ambassador
Now that Charles is becoming a “Mario Ambassador,” we’re all left wondering about who will voice Mario going forward. We couldn’t think of a better personality to represent our chubby red and denim plumber, but what’s next for the beloved mascot? Let’s on some more interesting facts about Charles Martinet:
- He is a classically trained actor. He studied theater at the University of California, Los Angeles.
- He is fluent in French, English, and Spanish.
- He is a big fan of the San Francisco Giants baseball team.
- He is married and has two children.
- He is a philanthropist and has donated money to various charities.
- He is the first voice actor to be inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame.
