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Charles Andre Martinet (born September 17, 1955) is an American voice actor. Martinet created the voices of both Mario and Luigi in the Super Mario video game series, portraying them from 1994 to 2023.
Charles Martinet is an actor and writer who voiced many characters in Nintendo games, including Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, and more. He retired from voice acting in 2023 and became a Mario Ambassador for Nintendo.
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Aug 22, 2023 · Charles Martinet, who as the official voice of the Nintendo character Mario became instantly recognizable to a generation of gamers with phrases like “It’s a-me, Mario” and the unmistakable...
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You know Mario—who could forget the cheery “woo-hoos!” of Nintendo’s most beloved video game character? Now meet Charles Martinet, the voice behind the iconi...
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Charles Martinet is an actor and writer who voiced Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, and other characters in Nintendo games from 1991 to 2023. He also appeared in some films and TV shows, and retired as the voice of Mario in 2023.
- September 17, 1955
Aug 21, 2023 · Nintendo of America confirms that Charles Martinet, who voiced Mario since the 1990s, will no longer play the iconic character. He will become a \"Mario Ambassador\" and travel around the world to promote the plumber.
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Aug 23, 2023 · Charles Martinet, who has voiced Mario for three decades, is leaving behind his legacy in an industry that is now bigger than Hollywood and the music industry combined. Listen to GBH's Morning Edition report on his career and impact on video game history.
