Charles Martinet, The Voice Behind Mario

Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario, shares his journey of becoming a voice actor. He discusses his career in theater and film before transitioning to voice acting. Martinet recounts his audition for Mario, a character created in 1981, and how he became the iconic voice for over 26 years. He reflects on the joy and connection his role brings to fans, emphasizing the importance of fun and family in his work.

Which characters, besides Mario, has Charles Martinet voiced?

• Link and Zelda

• Pikachu and Ash

• Sonic and Tails

• Luigi and Wario

In what year was Mario first created?

• 1985

• 1975

• 1990

• 1981

How did Charles Martinet end up auditioning for the role of Mario?

• He was invited by Nintendo

• He sent a video tape

• He crashed the audition

• He was recommended by a friend

What is Charles Martinet's mantra for life?

• Work hard, play hard

• Have fun and enjoy life

• Never give up

• Always be learning

What does Charles Martinet enjoy about meeting Mario fans?

• Playing games with them

• Receiving gifts

• Hearing their stories

• Signing autographs