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'''{{wp|Sebastian Maniscalco}}''' (born July 8, 1973 in Arlington Heights, Illinois) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for his comedic stand-up routines, and has released five comedy specials. He is also known for his acting roles in ''{{wp|Green Book (film)|Green Book}}'', and he played {{wp|Joe Gallo}} in ''{{wp|The Irishman}}''.  
'''{{wp|Sebastian Maniscalco}}''' (born July 8, 1973 in Arlington Heights, Illinois) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for his comedic stand-up routines, and has released five comedy specials. He is also known for his acting roles in ''{{wp|Green Book (film)|Green Book}}'', and he played {{wp|Joe Gallo}} in ''{{wp|The Irishman}}''.  


In a YouTube podcast uploaded on August 5, 2021, Maniscalco mentioned that he would be providing the voice of "[[Foreman Spike|Spike]], [the Mario brothers'] boss" in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' co-produced by [[Illumination]].<ref>Bert Kreischer (August 5, 2021). [https://youtu.be/LVmOEe7hOgo Bertcast # 476 - Sebastian Maniscalco & ME]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 6, 2021.</ref> This was announced officially in a Nintendo Direct on September 23, 2021.<ref>Nintendo (September 23, 2021). [https://youtu.be/dG9fAtmYdlM Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref> During an interview on ''{{wp|Live with Kelly and Mark}}'', Maniscalco stated that he initially auditioned for the role of [[Mario]], but was ultimately given the role of Spike<ref>Live with Kelly and Mark (May 26, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0IKmQtljF0 Sebastian Maniscalco Plays Spike in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref>.
In a YouTube podcast uploaded on August 5, 2021, Maniscalco mentioned that he would be providing the voice of "[[Foreman Spike|Spike]], [the Mario brothers'] boss" in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' co-produced by [[Illumination]].<ref>Bert Kreischer (August 5, 2021). [https://youtu.be/LVmOEe7hOgo Bertcast # 476 - Sebastian Maniscalco & ME]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 6, 2021.</ref> This was announced officially in a Nintendo Direct on September 23, 2021.<ref>Nintendo (September 23, 2021). [https://youtu.be/dG9fAtmYdlM Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref> During an interview on ''{{wp|Live with Kelly and Mark}}'', Maniscalco stated that he initially auditioned for the role of [[Mario]], but was ultimately given the role of Spike.<ref>Live with Kelly and Mark (May 26, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0IKmQtljF0 Sebastian Maniscalco Plays Spike in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 24, 2021.</ref>


==References==
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Revision as of 02:00, May 31, 2023

Sebastian Maniscalco
Sebastian Maniscalco
Born July 8, 1973 (age 51)[?]
Super Mario–related role(s) Voice actor for Spike in The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Sebastian Maniscalco (born July 8, 1973 in Arlington Heights, Illinois) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for his comedic stand-up routines, and has released five comedy specials. He is also known for his acting roles in Green Book, and he played Joe Gallo in The Irishman.

In a YouTube podcast uploaded on August 5, 2021, Maniscalco mentioned that he would be providing the voice of "Spike, [the Mario brothers'] boss" in The Super Mario Bros. Movie co-produced by Illumination.[1] This was announced officially in a Nintendo Direct on September 23, 2021.[2] During an interview on Live with Kelly and Mark, Maniscalco stated that he initially auditioned for the role of Mario, but was ultimately given the role of Spike.[3]

References

  1. ^ Bert Kreischer (August 5, 2021). Bertcast # 476 - Sebastian Maniscalco & ME. YouTube. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  2. ^ Nintendo (September 23, 2021). Nintendo Direct - 9.23.2021. YouTube. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  3. ^ Live with Kelly and Mark (May 26, 2023). Sebastian Maniscalco Plays Spike in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie". YouTube. Retrieved September 24, 2021.