Luigi

Luigi is Mario's brother, created by Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. He is taller yet younger than Mario, and has appeared in games throughout the Mario series. Although he was originally identical to Mario except for being colored green instead of red, Luigi has since developed his own personality and style. For example, in many games, he can jump higher than Mario, but has a slower running speed. His voice is performed by Charles Martinet, the same actor who provides the voice for Mario, as well as other characters throughout the franchise.

Luigi's name may be a pun on the Japanese word "ruiji" (類似, ruīji?), meaning "analogous", a play on the fact that his sprite was the same as Mario's in his original appearance. Because of the common reference to Mario and him as the "Mario Brothers," it has been speculated his full name is "Luigi Mario," and in certain non-game sources (such as comic books and the Super Mario Bros. 3 film), this is the case. However, Nintendo of America stated in the 1980s that neither Mario nor Luigi have last names.

History
Luigi was born as Mario's younger twin even though they were born only moments apart. When the stork was flying them to their parents, he was attacked, and Luigi was captured. However, the heroic Yoshis of Yoshi's Island save the Stork and Luigi with a little help from baby Mario. Luigi grew up to become a decent adventurer, for he was in slightly better health than his pudgy brother. He has had to save Princess Toadstool, as well as his brother. Luigi is cowardly, but will do anything for friends and family.

Other information
He likes healthy foods. He also is popular by some, and ignored by others.

Appearances

 * Mario Bros. (first appearance)
 * Super Mario Bros.
 * Super Mario World
 * Mario is Missing
 * Luigi's Mansion
 * Super Smash Bros.
 * Mario Strikers Charged