Charles Martinet

Actor

September 17, 1955 (70 years)

San Jose, California, USA

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…

Filmography

7.1

Matlock

Bo Edmunds

Thrifty, folksy and cantankerous, Matlock charges a premium for his services but is worth every penny: This renowned attorney, always clothed in his trademark light-gray suit and driving his signature Ford Crown Victoria, has an uncanny knack for finding overlooked clues and exposing murderers in dramatic courtroom scenes.

7.6

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Mario's Dad / Giuseppe (voice)

While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.

6.6

Nash Bridges

Hermsdorf

Fun-loving San Francisco Police Department investigator Nash Bridges is part of the elite Special Investigations Unit. He tackles crime using his keen sense of humor and charm. Joe Dominguez comes out of retirement to become Bridges' wisecracking yet more rule-abiding partner.

7.6

The Game

Nicholas' Father

In honor of his birthday, San Francisco banker Nicholas Van Orton, a financial genius and a cold-hearted loner, receives an unusual present from his younger brother, Conrad: a gift certificate to play a unique kind of game. In nary a nanosecond, Nicholas finds himself consumed by a dangerous set of ever-changing rules, unable to distinguish where the charade ends and reality begins.

3.8

Compromising Situations

Sal (as Charles Martinez)

As the men, women, couples etc. Go through their fantasies they find themselves in all sorts of strange and interesting situations as their games don't tend to go exactly as planned!!

5.8

Air America

David Dixon

Air America is an American action/adventure television series starring Lorenzo Lamas, and premiering on October 4, 1998. The series is not based on the 1990 film Air America.

6.3

The Dead Pool

Police Station Reporter #1

Dirty Harry Callahan returns for his final film adventure. Together with his partner Al Quan, he must investigate the systematic murder of prominent figures. By the time Harry learns that the murders are part of a sick game to predict such deaths, it may be too late.

7.4

High Score

Self - Narrator (voice)

This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.

6.0

The Brotherhood of Justice

Deputy

High-school students start a vigilante group in their neighbourhood but, as their power increases, they become more abusive and dangerous.

5.7

Nine Months

Arnie

When he finds out his longtime girlfriend is pregnant, a commitment-phobe realizes he might have to change his lifestyle for better or much, much worse.

4.8

Sheer Passion

Lou

A lingerie model has been strangled inside a wealthy fashion designer's house, and the designer is the obvious suspect. When the police appear to be dragging their feet on the investigation, private detective Cassandra decides to do her own investigation, posing as a model.

10.0

Hard Traveling

District Attorney Cobb

Set during the Depression, Dan Bessie's film (based on a novel by his father Alvah) stars Ellen Geer as a widow who begins a romance with an uneducated janitor (J.E. Freeman) who is later accused of murder.

6.6

Anastasia

Yellow Bird/Pierre/General/Rasputin's Dog(voice) (uncredited)

Young Russian Princess Anastasia is the cherished daughter of the mighty Czar Nicholas. Anastasia’s perfect world changes forever when the evil monk Rasputin topples the Czar from power. Anastasia falls in love with the dashing young soldier, Alexander, who helps the young princess flee for her life.

4.8

Criminal Hearts

Juan (as Charles Martinez)

An aspiring actress hits the highway through the American Southwest looking to confront her cheating boyfriend when she picks up a charming, small-time robber on the run after hitting gas stations linked to a drug money laundering operation. Their spontaneous road trip quickly ignites into a high-stakes Bonnie-and-Clyde-style adventure as the pair gets tangled in a web of federal corruption involving crooked FBI agents.

8.0

Super Mario Bros. Z

Mario / Luigi (voice)

Super Mario Bros. Z is a British fan-made flash-animated web series created by Mark Haynes. It is a crossover between the Super Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog franchises, while incorporating elements from the Dragon Ball Z series. The series follows Mario joining forces with Sonic the Hedgehog to prevent Turbo Mecha Sonic from collecting the seven Chaos Emeralds and destroying the world. The series remains unfinished, a reboot started in 2016.

5.0

The Californians

City Councilman

When real estate mogul Gavin Ransom announces his plan to cover California's northern coast with scores of mini-mansions, his environmentalist sister, Olive, launches a protest to stop him. But there's trouble ahead when Gavin begins falling for the pretty folk singer who's helping Olive's cause.

N/A

Mario Tennis Aces

Mario / Luigi / Wario / Waluigi (voice) (uncredited)

Mario Tennis Aces is taking regular tennis to a whole new level! Join Mario, Reiana, and their friends in a exciting adventure that does all the things a adventure should! It's about doing anything, and attempting to make things right, but most of all, it's all about tennis! When it comes to playing tennis, it's game, set match!

5.4

Mom

Mr. Hernandez

During a time when the city of Los Angeles is terrorized by animal attack style murders, a kindly elderly lady provides a nomad with room and board. It turns out that he is a werewolf and is responsible for the recent killings. He bites the elderly woman, turning her into a hungry werewolf. Now her adult son must try to prevent the both of them from doing any more harm.

7.0

The Last of His Tribe

Assistant Museum Director

Ishi, the last Yahi Indian of California, must leave his homeland and learn to navigate the world of the white man in order to survive.

N/A

Reader Rabbit: The Great Alphabet Race

Captain Ratbeard (voice)

Kids get extra help learning their ABCs with this video starring Reader Rabbit, the friendly instructor of the popular children's educational software. Appropriate for children ages 3-6, the program combines an engaging mix of animation, storytelling and interactive games to teach alphabet basics. Lessons focus on learning the alphabet, letter names and sounds, the difference between upper- and lower-case letters, new vocabulary and more.