- Born
- Birth nameRichard Anthony Marin
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Cheech Marin was born on July 13, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Born in East L.A. (1987), Tin Cup (1996) and Up in Smoke (1978). He has been married to Natasha Rubin since August 8, 2009. He was previously married to Patti Heid and Rikki Marin.
- SpousesNatasha Rubin(August 8, 2009 - present)Patti Heid(April 1, 1986 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)Rikki Marin(November 1, 1975 - 1984) (divorced, 1 child)
- Recognizable on-stage Mexican accent
- Off-center mustache philtrum (aka "part"), which is actually the scar from when his cleft lip was repaired
- He was the first Celebrity Jeopardy Champion.
- His father is a 30-year veteran of the LAPD.
- He is of Mexican descent, and 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.
- Hated golf until he co-starred in Tin Cup (1996) ; now is an avid golfer.
- "Cheech" is derived from chicharron, a spicy fried pork skin snack.
- [on his sometimes turbulent relationship with comedy partner, Tommy Chong] We're not best friends, we're brothers. You can fight with your brother.
- Comedians usually get about seven movies. Once everyone knows your moves, they're ready for the next guy.
- Nash Bridges (1996) - $75,000 /episode
- Up in Smoke (1978) - $25,000
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