Uncle Tony

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Uncle Tony
File:Uncletony.jpg
Species Human
First appearance The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
Latest portrayal Rino Romano

Uncle Tony is the uncle of Mario and Luigi, appearing in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

History

The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

An Uncle Tony was first briefly mentioned by Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! episode "Glasnuts". As Mario and Luigi were discussing how to divide a pizza evenly, Mario brought up the concern that if Uncle Tony showed up he would eat more than his fair share, thus forcing them to order more pizza.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Uncle Tony is shown living with Papa Mario, Mama Mario, Uncle Arthur, Mario, Luigi, their grandfather, aunt and niece all in the same household. He is Papa Mario's brother.[1] He sports large glasses, a curly hairstyle, and a gap in his teeth and he is seen wearing a blue colored tracksuit. He appears with the rest of the family during dinner giving Mario and Luigi a hard time concerning their Super Mario Bros. Plumbing commercial.

References

  1. ^ McWhertor, Michael (April 8, 2023). The Super Mario Bros. Movie drew on unused Nintendo designs to build out Mario’s family. Polygon. Retrieved April 11, 2023.