| Fact |
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Fact |
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| 1. Mario's Origins |
Mario made his first appearance in the 1981 arcade platformer, Donkey Kong, created by Shigeru Miyamoto. |
6. Mario's Voice Actor |
Charles Martinet has voiced Mario and other characters since 1995, after showing up uninvited to an audition and impressing the crew with his performance. |
| 2. Mario's Namesake |
Mario was named after a real estate developer named Mario Segale, who had interactions with Nintendo's American headquarters in Tukwila, Washington. |
7. Mario's World Records |
Mario holds several Guinness World Records, including being the most prolific video game character and having the longest-running video game series. |
| 3. Mario's Occupations |
Mario has held various occupations throughout his gaming career, including: Carpenter, Plumber, Doctor, Racer, Martial Artist, Baseball Player, Soccer Player, Basketball Player, Pro Golfer, Tennis Player, Construction Worker, Olympic Athlete |
8. Mario's Dark Backstory |
The manual for *Super Mario Bros.* reveals a darker backstory where Mario is tasked with rescuing the Mushroom People from Koopa's black magic. |
| 4. Mario as a Villain |
Mario was depicted as a villain in *Donkey Kong Junior*, where he captured Donkey Kong, who was trying to save his father. |
9. Mario's Last Name |
Nintendo officially states that Mario and Luigi do not have a last name, although the 1993 *Super Mario Bros.* film humorously suggests their last name is "Mario." |
| 5. Mario's Original Nemesis |
Miyamoto originally envisioned an ox being Mario's biggest enemy, which later became the turtle-like Koopa, Bowser. |
10. Mario's Extensive Gaming Career |
Mario has appeared in over 255 games, spanning various genres and platforms, making him one of the most iconic and prolific characters in gaming history. |