How The Voice of Mario Was Created

Mario has one of the most iconic voices of any character in videogame history. The voice has become one of the most memorable things about this beloved character. Can you believe that this voice all started with a monologue about pizza? Charles Martinet is the voice actor who’s been providing Mario’s voice ever since the character first spoke in a game. Hearing the story about how he scored the role certainly makes it sound like Martinet’s now-iconic interpretation of the character was a surprise to both him and the auditioners who worked with Nintendo, alike. From his first time performing as Mario back in 1992 to his most recent Mario role in 2022, Martinet has said “it’s a-me, Mario!” in a way that no one else quite can. Martinet has provided the voice for many other video game characters, including even more characters that we know and love from the Super Mario Bros franchise, including Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, and even Donkey Kong. Even so, no voice is quite as recognizable and irreplaceable as Mario’s. It’s always interesting to learn about how an iconic voice came to be, but now is an especially important time to consider all that went into making Mario’s voice what it is today. This is, of course, because there’s already been some backlash over the highly anticipated Super Mario Bros movie. Actor, Chris Pratt is putting on Mario’s red hat and taking on the role for the film. Will he be able to master Mario’s voice? We’re ready to find out. Lets-a-go!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:16 The Pizza Monologue that Made Mario
00:56 How the Classic Voice Prevailed
01:36 Martinet’s Mastery of Mario
02:24 Martinet’s Many Voices
02:47 Chris Pratt Criticism
03:51 A New “Wa-hoo!”
04:25 Outro
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Written by: Lauren Waters
Narrated by: Curt Turner
Edited by: Eduardo García
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Do you think Chris Pratt is a good fit to portray Mario? 🍄

[@TheRandomReveiwer_101]

from what I've seen in the trailer, it probably have been better if they went with a different actor, but who knows? We might have to wait and see how it goes.

[@Cliffordlonghead]

Awesome video

[@sharkwave4688]

Absolutely Not😑

[@one-upfilmz6649]

Tbh, Chris Pratt may not be perfect but I don't care, cause I am still looking forward to the movie 👍

[@CountOfMonteFisto]

I was very skeptical (was super disappointed to hear it wouldn't be Charles) but having seen the movie, I think Pratt did a good job

[@khalidhenry3857]

Sometimes I wish they would use veteran voice actors, instead of celebrities.

[@TheRandomReveiwer_101]

ikr

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I love mario moive

[@lordvenjix3757]

Amazing video 👌

[@CaptainCat101]

It's Luigin' Time

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A+

[@jaimedelena5575]

Charles Martinent also voiced MC Ballyhoo in Mario Party 8!

[@bradonbyrd8061]

Oh me oh my

[@x-logger-14]

charles doesn't voice mario anymore 😢

[@thatomofolo452]

🙈😂

[@bethwitt1763]

No!!!! They should have picked someone else!!!!!!!