Talk:Charles Martinet

In Japan too?

Is Martinet's voice work used in the original Japanese versions of the Nintendo games, or just in the English ones? What of other languages? -- J44xm 20:24, August 4, 2005 (UTC)

From what I can tell, he's Mario globablly. I can guarantee Japan, at any rate: a pre-release video of Mario & Luigi, taken (I think) from a Japanese website (or at least having the Japanese logo) had several voiceclips acted by Martinet's voice. --Shadow Hog 20:50, 4 August 2005 (UTC)

I thought so. Thanks for the info. I'll add a not-too-specific blurb in the article. -- J44xm 01:03, August 7, 2005 (UTC)

MP3 voice clip needs to be OGG'd

Although 99% of the world can play an MP3, it isn't patent-free, yet. 65.67.98.193 19:59, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

Pink flamingoes

He also has an arguably unhealthy obssesion with Pink Flamingoes Trunksamurai 23:15, 26 January 2007 (UTC)

Expansion?

I've noticed that there is a marked difference between his official site and his wikipedia page. The wikipedia page seems to focus in on his Nintendo works while omitting a good number of his other performances. His website, on the other hand, puts Nintendo on equal footing with about a dozen other companies he has worked for at tradeshows. I figure the Wikipedia page should reflect that...

>> Agreed, hey, but this is wiki-pee-dia...the sitye where every d 1 ckh3ad can edit! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 189.69.55.157 (talk) 16:40, 12 February 2011 (UTC)

Better picture

This article needs a better picture. It is not a flattering picture of him, and you can't see his face. --Bando26 (talk) 18:33, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

The image is the only user-created image on Flickr that has a Wikipedia-friendly license. There are plenty of apparently user-created images on Flickr, so we can possibly convince a member there to re-license a photo and donate it to Wikipedia. Just64helpin (talk) 19:04, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

Not enough

There's almost no information about Charles, the man. The article is too heavily reliant on Nintendo with not enough information about the man, himself. See Will Wright's article for an example of a good biography. Certainly someone has some information on Charles that hasn't got anything to do with Nintendo! 98.23.136.117 (talk) 08:13, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

Pic

The pic should be cropped to cut out as much of the book and jacket as logical. Lots42 (talk) 00:39, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Public appearances

First of, it kind of makes it sound like he's a member of royalty that rarely gets out. Second, it is far from an anywhere near complete list. Unless someone here objects to it, I'd rewrite it to just mention that he often tours with Nintendo events, is accessible to fans, etc. GameLegend (talk) 13:15, 2 October 2011 (UTC)

Credits in SSB

Charles Martinet is improperly credited as "Charles Martinee" in Super Smash Bros., wondering if this mistake appeared in other games as well. Either way, it should be noted when crediting him in said games. TedKennedyX (talk) 22:03, 14 January 2012 (UTC)

Working for Nintendo

Charles started working for Nintendo since 1994, he didn't start working for them in the 80's he started working with them in 1994 when he started voicing Mario. 67.142.168.27 (talk) 16:42, 9 November 2012 (UTC)

As you have been told repeatedly, give us a reliable source. Cresix (talk) 16:51, 9 November 2012 (UTC)

The Cat in the Hat?

Does Charles really voice The Cat in the Hat? I don't know if that's true. Supermariokart64 (talk) 00:40, 10 November 2012 (UTC)

Donkey Kong

Charles did voice donkey kong. I've meet him one time and he told me he did voice him, I'm telling you guy's it's true. He voiceed him and I'm going to prove it to all of you!!! 75.147.56.74 (talk) 14:45, 16 November 2012 (UTC)

He told me he did Gorilla noise sounds to do his voice. 75.147.56.74 (talk) 15:39, 16 November 2012 (UTC)

Replacement for the dead link from gametrailers.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Eudb_Tqg8 an interview from gamescom 2011 where he says nearly the same as in the paragraph — Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.79.185.139 (talk) 17:37, 19 August 2013 (UTC)

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Filmography deleted???

Collapsing LTAer/socker ranting about filmography (WP:RBI for WP:NPA). ☺ · Salvidrim! · ✉

We have an annoying issue from a user named The1337gamer clamming that the sections needs sources. First of, it's a load of bull. Filmographys don't needs sources after all these years it was on here, ok. Also, he didn't even explain it in the edit summaries after he removed it. Just a warning, if you guys try to add it all back, he will remove it again without explaining it to you. Next time 1337gamer you should "EXPLAIN" your edits before you decide to delete them all. Seriously, it's going to far. That's why I took it here on the talk page. Explain it next time 1337gamer instead of edit warring! Sigh.... OMFG.... 🙄 2600:1000:B004:2927:D171:5CE4:1DEC:9F9F (talk) 23:08, 29 December 2016 (UTC) Your whole argument is flawed and inconsistent with Wikipedia's philosophy. Per WP:V, we write Wikipedia entirely around what sources say. So, everything should be sourced, especially if someone is challenging the content on the grounds of there being no sources. And, per WP:BURDEN, it is up to the person who wants to add the information to the article to provide the sources. Rather than dragging this out for more months than you've already spent on this, your time would be better spent finding sources to verify the information you want to add. Sergecross73 msg me 21:54, 6 March 2017 (UTC) Martinet's live-action work isn't mentioned in the article at all, which makes me doubt whether he played in films like The Californians or shows like ER at all. I'd much prefer his live-action work to be listed in the prose, but at the very least there must be some sources on it? Besides that, the video game filmography is ridiculous. I'd almost suggest just listing the Mario games he didn't voice. We're not a database like IMDb, so we have no reason to keep such a messy and long list. I'm fairly interested to learn more about his work on Dr. Seuss video games or to read about his narration in Fourways Farm, but just listing this stuff has no value for an encyclopedia. I definitely agree that the lists should be removed, to moving the section to the talk page may also be of use. ~Mable (chat) 10:32, 7 March 2017 (UTC) History of issue Let's get some things clear here: This article was added to my watchlist solely because it was edited by IPs that vandalised/added unsourced information to other Mario-related articles. Based on their behaviour, it is likely the same editor each time under different IP addresses. This article has been a target for adding unverifiable information, such as filmography credits for games that don't exist: [1], [2]. I was not the first editor to remove the filmography list. Samsara removed it here: [3]. I just prevented it from being restored without sources per Wikipedia policy (WP:V). I don't need to explain why I've rollbacked your edits in my edit summary when I already explained it directly to you many times on your talk page. User talk:2600:1000:B020:3A5F:7028:BB7C:E56E:1EAB, User talk:2600:1000:B00F:FB2F:11E0:275F:C9E8:A4A, User talk:2600:1000:B033:C7A7:54A3:9943:FCA0:DA1A, User talk:2600:1000:B005:634E:80FF:E3DA:FC76:2CF, User talk:174.192.24.116. And that's not including the talk pages you blanked. You've acknowledged that you were given warnings for adding unsourced information so you're well aware of why it was removed, and thus further explanation wasn't necessary. Your argument for the filmography not needing sources contravenes policy (WP:V). You've requested a handful of admins ban for me no legitimate reason. Even admins who are completely uninvolved with the article: User_talk:Acroterion#Reporing_user_The1337gamer. Yet none seem to have taken action or agreed with your stance. And your comment on my talk page User_talk:The1337gamer#Charles_Martinet seems to imply that any admin who disagrees with you is wrong. You are obviously not interested in listening to what anyone else has to say, yet you expect everyone else to take take your word as fact when you're just flat out wrong. Unfortunately for you, nobody here is stupid enough to side with you on your childish crusade. If you want to improve the article, then edit constructively, as I and other editors have already explained. --The1337gamer (talk) 18:18, 7 March 2017 (UTC) Indeed, I suspected something like this, as I've seen the IP mention "shock and confusion" on why the content was being removed, and mentioning that "sources aren't necessary", showing that they were in fact aware of why it was being removed - lack of sources. It's evident they're just playing games. The1337gamer - Let me know if they persist after the protection expires, and I'll re-implement it for longer, as it apparent they're playing the long-game in this disruption. Thanks. IP editor - If you do by chance have an interest in creating an actual filmography section, feel free to propose entries, and sources that support them, here on the talk page. Sergecross73 msg me 14:41, 8 March 2017 (UTC) @The1337gamer Well... I'm not surprised about this at all. About the way you acted and showed what you are for replying here, showing me your true personality on here on the site. Treating user like they are idiots and don't even know anything. Call me anything you want 1337gamer, your just being obnoxious and just hassle users like they are morons to you. Wikipedia is a site were edits add information and with sources to it, not just vandalize and hassle people like you do. Even though your a user on here it doesn't mean you should take out your frustration on us and call us childish names, you can't just have everything the way "YOU" want it on here. Not every article on here is yours, you don't own them. Anyway's, that's all I have to say about it, stop treating us like were idiots. You see 1337gamer, you shouldn't treat everyone on here as enemies too you. We don't hassle you, "YOU" hassle them just to get "YOUR" way. 2600:1000:B07C:1DA7:995B:D320:4D52:599E (talk) 02:52, 10 March 2017 (UTC) Don't pay attention to the rotating IP's above. They are most likely socks of banned User:Bigshowandkane64, who ironically has been edit warring to get their way for years. Sro23 (talk) 02:57, 10 March 2017 (UTC) (personal attack removed per WP:NPA) 174.192.5.141 (talk) 03:05, 10 March 2017 (UTC) IP, if you want to discuss the content of the article please do so, but do not make any further personal attacks. --bonadea contributions talk 07:53, 10 March 2017 (UTC)

• DFTT. ☺ · Salvidrim! · ✉ 14:03, 10 March 2017 (UTC)

Filmography proof

http://www.charlesmartinet.com/actor.html http://www.charlesmartinet.com/voiceover.html

It all says them right on his official website, of his live action roles and voice roles in his career. 2600:1000:B016:CCC7:C47:FC6A:B1F4:838E (talk) 14:27, 9 April 2017 (UTC)

Well, I'm glad some primary source information is out there. I'd still love to see some secondary source discussion of Martinet's work. It would be really great for our article if we had some interviews with him, putting into context which roles were notable and such, so to speak. Right now, our article barely mentions his live action career at all, which is a shame. ~Mable (chat) 14:34, 9 April 2017 (UTC)

No offense, but what's a shamed? I don't get it? 2600:1000:B00B:7811:60EC:1DB6:A313:326F (talk) 14:38, 9 April 2017 (UTC)

But since I already know IMDb doesn't count as a source. But the site itself shows his live action roles as well. 2600:1000:B02D:98E7:4827:36C5:D69B:6EEC (talk) 15:15, 9 April 2017 (UTC)

There's nothing to really say about these live action roles. We don't know how they relate to his work for Nintendo, and no reliable sources ever really mentioned them as far as I know. It seems really interesting to me, though, so I'm sad that there isn't really much we can add to the article... ~Mable (chat) 15:45, 9 April 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 July 2017

Mertinet himself actually stated he auditioned for the role of Mario in 1990, not 1994/1995. In the links here: http://www.realclearlife.com/technology/charles-martinet-voice-behind-nintendos-mario/, shows and talks about when he auditioned for the role, it says 1990. If someone can please fix that info in his "Career" section from 1994 to 1990, the part were it says "Working for Nintendo since 1994" fix to as "Working for Nintendo since 1990" and in the Info above too as well. He also stated it in an interview that can be see on YouTube here:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jcdIqTFgWRA, he stated in the video that he crashed the audition in 1990. 2600:1000:B03A:57E3:6402:806A:82DE:C0A2 (talk) 22:24, 2 July 2017 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. The way I'm seeing this, I don't find your sources reliable enough to establish the change. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) 01:11, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

Second, please do not remove my legitimate comment. I said reliable, not relatable. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) 16:40, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

I knew what you ment, don't be so angry. I apologize that miss spelled it... 2600:1000:B01A:C495:C0E9:2883:A3B8:FE00 (talk) 16:48, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

Source:http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-19664003 2600:1000:B01A:C495:C0E9:2883:A3B8:FE00 (talk) 16:49, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

 Note: Marking as unanswered. I'll let another semi-protected user handle this request for now. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) 16:52, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

How's that not enough proof for you!?!?!, I'm sorry for reacting this way, I'm just confused. 174.192.37.219 (talk) 18:54, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

Done The source cited for the first sentence in the "Career" section is the same BBC article given above and substantiates the 1990 date. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 23:51, 3 July 2017 (UTC)

Thank you! There is also one final edit at the top article in that Ned's to be changed from 1995 to 1990. The part were it says "Martinet has voiced this title character of Nintendo's flagship video game franchise since 1995."2600:1000:B072:509F:54E0:9FB:9290:62D7 (talk) 01:01, 4 July 2017 (UTC)

First appearance dates don't add up

"Martinet's video game voice over debut was as Mario in the 1995 Windows release of Interplay's game Mario's FUNdamentals."

However, he is credited below for Mario Teaches Typing in 1992. --73.234.127.136 (talk) 20:14, 10 March 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 April 2018

One thing I recently noticed in his infobox, is that jos birth name is missing. Can someone please quickly fix it? Example "birth_name = Charles Andre Martinet". 2600:1000:B032:2E5A:D41C:63EE:47E5:6DCA (talk) 00:36, 10 April 2018 (UTC)

 Not done the thing is, we can't verify that this was his birth date. Ill be happy to add this, but please provide a reliable source to reference your proposed change. Best, L293D (☎ • ✎) 00:48, 10 April 2018 (UTC)

 Not done if his birth name is the same as his name stated at the start of the article, there is no need to include the birth_name variable in the infobox — IVORK _Discuss 00:55, 10 April 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 September 2018

Change url for references 10, 11 from:

http://charlesmartinet.com/resume.html/
http://charlesmartinet.com/actor.html/

to:

http://charlesmartinet.com/resume.html
http://charlesmartinet.com/actor.html

Otherwise they would not open ('Not Found [CFN #0005]' error) 171.33.254.59 (talk) 18:36, 9 September 2018 (UTC)

 Done with thanks, NiciVampireHeart 19:01, 9 September 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 August 2020

Are you sure he is not Italian or born in Italy? When he voices Mario, his accent is Italian. 86.139.42.179 (talk) 15:48, 22 August 2020 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. P,TO 19104 (talk) (contribs) 16:02, 22 August 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 September 2020

Under the "Career" section, there is a sentence: "In 2009, Martinet told That Gaming Site that wanted to voice Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time ... "

It should read "In 2009, Martinet told That Gaming Site that he wanted to voice Link in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time ..."

Just a small edit. Words can disappear on us. Thanks :) Vmoon.uci (talk) 04:03, 12 September 2020 (UTC)

 Done → Timbaaa _talk 06:42, 12 September 2020 (UTC)