The Original Voice Actor of Mario, Charles Martinet, Steps Down After 27 Years: What’s Next for the Iconic Character?
The Iconic Voice of Mario Stepping Down After 27 Years
End of an Era
The individual responsible for providing the voice of the renowned character Mario has declared his resignation from the role after an extended tenure of 27 years.
The voice of the beloved Italian plumber, Mario, has been portrayed by Charles Martinet since the release of Super Mario 64 in 1996. However, Martinet has not been the sole voice of Mario, as Chris Pratt has recently taken on the role for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Nintendo has announced on social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, that it was a great privilege to collaborate with Martinet, a 67-year-old renowned voice actor. Nintendo further stated that Martinet would continue to participate in shaping the future of Mario’s character.
The individual in question has been appointed as a “Mario ambassador” and will undertake global travel to meet with fans of the popular video game character. This announcement was positively received by the individual through their social media channels.
A New Role
The longstanding voice actor for Mario, Charles Martinet, is transitioning from voicing the character in video games to a new role as Mario ambassador. Martinet has voiced Mario since the game Super Mario 64, but will no longer record character voices. However, he will continue to spread Mario’s joy worldwide and connect with fans. A Nintendo spokesperson made this announcement.
Charles has been an integral part of our team in bringing Mario to fruition for numerous years, and we would like to express our appreciation for his contributions with a celebratory gesture.
Martinet added: “My new Adventure begins! You are all Numba One in my heart! #woohoo !!!!!!!
A Versatile Actor
Martinet has displayed his versatility as a voice actor by bringing life to various characters in the Super Mario franchise. He has lent his voice to Mario, as well as to other popular characters such as Wario, Luigi, Waluigi, and even baby versions of these characters. In the recent movie adaptation, Martinet showcased his talent by taking on the roles of Giuseppe and Mario’s father.
The identity of the future voice actor for Mario remains uncertain. Despite Chris Pratt’s successful portrayal in the recent movie adaptation, online users have speculated whether he will be selected for the permanent role.
The cinematic production generated revenue surpassing the $1 million benchmark in ticket sales.
