Entertainment

Mario’s Voice Actor Is Retiring After Nearly 30 Years

GAME OVER

Charles Martinet first voiced Mario in a little-known PC game in 1994. Since then, he’s performed the character (and his brother and nemeses) more than 100 times.

Allegra Frank
Allegra Frank 

Deputy Entertainment Editor

Charles Martinet, voice actor for “Super Mario Bros.,” attends Wizard World Comic Con Austin at the Austin Convention Center.
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Allegra Frank

Allegra Frank

Deputy Entertainment Editor

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