![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/man-who-voiced-mario-for-32-years-is-stepping-back-from-recording-iconic-character/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Nintendo-Mario-Voice-23233588405608.jpg&description=Chris Martinet has been the voice behind the iconic Nintendo character Mario since 1991 after a last-minute decision to attend a casting call looking for someone to voice a plumber The voice behind one of the most iconic video game characters of all time, Mario, is set to step back from recording after 32 years. Charles Martinet is the original voice actor behind the beloved plumber and has played the character since 1991. Nintendo have confirmed that Mr Martinet will now serve in the role of a "Mario Ambassador". It means he'll be travelling around the world to promote the popular character created by Shigeru Miyamoto, signing autographs and performing Nintendo character voices. In addition to being the original voice of Mario, he's also voiced Luigi, Wario and Waluigi in the video games. Sharing the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, Nintendo America wrote: "Charles Martinet has been the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games for a long time, as far back as Super Mario 64. Charles is now moving into the brand-new role of Mario Ambassador. For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US. "With this transition, he will be stepping back from recording character voices for our games, but he'll continue to travel the world sharing the joy of Mario and interacting with you all! "It has been an honour working with Charles to help bring Mario to life for so many years and we want to thank and celebrate him. Please keep an eye out for a special video message from Shigeru Miyamoto and Charles himself, which we will post at a future date." Mr Martinet quote tweeted the post saying: "My new adventure begins! You are all Numba One in my heart! #woohoo !!!!!!!" While Mr Martinet did not voice Mario in the recent movie, instead voiced by Chris Pratt, he did appear in a cameo as Mario's dad. During a question and answer session at a Canadian gaming and comics expo two years ago, Mr Martinet told the audience: "I want to voice Mari){kind=link}
Chris Martinet has been the voice behind the iconic Nintendo character Mario since 1991 after a last-minute decision to attend a casting call looking for someone to voice a plumber
The voice behind one of the most iconic video game characters of all time, Mario, is set to step back from recording after 32 years.
Charles Martinet is the original voice actor behind the beloved plumber and has played the character since 1991. Nintendo have confirmed that Mr Martinet will now serve in the role of a “Mario Ambassador”.
It means he’ll be travelling around the world to promote the popular character created by Shigeru Miyamoto, signing autographs and performing Nintendo character voices. In addition to being the original voice of Mario, he’s also voiced Luigi, Wario and Waluigi in the video games.
Sharing the news on X, formerly known as Twitter, Nintendo America wrote: “Charles Martinet has been the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games for a long time, as far back as Super Mario 64. Charles is now moving into the brand-new role of Mario Ambassador.