Cheech Marin

Biography for Cheech Marin

Actor, screenwriter and director, Cheech Marin first made known as a humorist thanks to the duo Cheech and Chong. Originally from Los Angeles, he grew up in the San Fernando valley, not far from the Hollywood hills. Student with Fine Arts, he met Tommy Chong in Vancouver. Having become partners, the two men recorded several comic shows between 1970 and 1985, occurred in concert and played in eight feature films based on their comic shows. After his separation from Chong, Cheech Marin turns to cinema. He writes, makes and plays in many films including Desperado, a night in hell. He has a large number of television performances to his credit including the Nash Bridges series with Don Johnson.

Cheech Marin is an actor, writer and American director known for his work in comedies in the 1970s and 1980s with his comedy partner, Tommy Chong. Marin was born on July 13, 1946 in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in the district of San Fernando Valley and was raised by his mother, who was of Mexican origin.

Marin began his career in the world of comedy by performing in comedy clubs and cabarets across the United States. In 1972, he met Tommy Chong and they formed the comic duo "Cheech and Chong", which became very popular thanks to their comic sketches and their albums recorded live. They also produced a series of comic films featuring their comedy characters, including "Up in Smoke" in 1978, which was a success at the box office.

In addition to his work with Cheech and Chong, Marin also worked as an actor in other films and TV movies, notably "Born in East L.A.", "Tin Cup" and "Desperado". He also played in popular television series, such as "Nash Bridges" and "Lost".

In addition to his acting career, Marin is also a recognized art collector and an active defender of Latinos rights in the entertainment industry. He was also involved in charitable projects, especially in favor of disadvantaged children.

In summary, Cheech Marin is a talented and versatile actor known for his work in the comedies of the 1970s and 1980s with Cheech and Chong, as well as for his roles in other films and television series. He is also an art collector and a defender of the rights of Latinos in the entertainment industry.

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Trivia

• "Cheech" is derived from chicharron, a spicy fried pork skin snack.
• Resides in San Francisco's Seacliff neighborhood
• Speaks fluent Spanish.
• Hated golf until he co-starred in Tin Cup (1996) ; now is a avid golfer
• Is among the top collectors of Mexican and Mexican-American art, having put together at least one book on the subject and supported the development of Chicano art on the West Coast.
• Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. Pg. 104-105 (article "Cheech and Chong"). New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387
• He was the first Celebrity Jeopardy Champion.
• Has worked with director Robert Rodriguez seven times starting with Desperado (1995), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Spy Kids (2001) , Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) , Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) , Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and Grindhouse (2007).
• Owns and plays Taylor guitars.
• Majored in English at Calfornia State University Northridge.
• Played in the 2005 All-Star Cup golf tournament, dubbed the 'Celebrity Ryder Cup', at Newport, Wales, UK.
• Mexican accent.

Family

• Spouse : Patti Heid (1 April 1986 - ?) (divorced) 2 children, Rikki Marin (1 November 1975 - 1984) (divorced) 1 child
• His father is a 30-year veteran of the LAPD.
• Is a brother of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity

Author of the card

• Creation date: 08/01/2008 by abdest