Original Mario Voice Actor Retires After Nearly 30 Years

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Avinash Jaisrani

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Mario is one of the most universally recognized characters in gaming. The character has a lot of special characteristics that differentiate him from others, but Mario’s voice is the most prominent feature of the character.

Thanks to voice actor Charles Martinet, Mario’s quirky voice lines have become an iconic part of Nintendo’s mascot. Sadly, Mario will no longer be voiced by Charles Martinet in the future.

Why it matters: Mario is widely known for his Italian accent with high-pitched exclamations. This distinct take on the character came from Charles Martinet, who has been voicing Mario since 1991.

Nintendo just announced that Charles Martinet is stepping down as the voice of Mario for future Nintendo games.

The actor has been the voice of Mario for around 27 years, going as far back as the iconic 3D platformer Super Mario 64. According to Nintendo, Charles Martinet is transitioning to a different role.

Fortunately, this means the actor is not stepping away from Mario altogether. He will now take on the role of Mario Ambassador. However, fans are likely to miss his voice in future games.

The absence of Charles Martinet will also have a significant impact on other characters in the Mario universe as he lent his voice to popular characters, including Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, and more.

Over the years, the actor left a massive mark, and many have come forward to express their love and support for the original Mario voice actor since the official announcement.

Still, Charles Martinet will continue traveling and spreading the love of Mario with Nintendo around the globe. The announcement also asked fans to watch out for a special message from the actor and Shigeru Miyamoto in the future.

While this has been unfortunate news for all Mario fans, the entire industry has wished Charles Martinet the best of luck for future endeavors, bidding the beloved voice of Mario farewell after nearly 30 memorable years.

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