Fictional Plumber
Mario
About
Mario is Nintendo’s iconic plumber and the most famous character in video game history. Created by Shigeru Miyamoto, Mario has been jumping on Goombas, saving Princess Peach, and collecting coins since 1981. His cheerful personality, distinctive mustache, and red cap have made him a global pop culture icon and the face of gaming itself.
Before Fame
Mario started his career as a carpenter in Donkey Kong before becoming a plumber. He and his brother Luigi originally lived in Brooklyn before traveling to the Mushroom Kingdom.
Trivia
- He was created by Shigeru Miyamoto and first appeared in Donkey Kong in 1981
- He is the best-selling video game franchise of all time with over 800 million games sold
- He was originally called Jumpman
- He was named after Mario Segale, the landlord of Nintendo's American warehouse
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) grossed over 1.3 billion dollars
Family Life
His twin brother is Luigi. He has a recurring mission to save Princess Peach from the villainous Bowser.
Associated With
Luigi
Princess Peach
Bowser
Toad
Yoshi