Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marin is an American comedian and actor who gained recognition as part of the comedy act Cheech & Chong during the 1970s and early 1980s, and as Don Johnson's quick-and-scheme partner, Insp. Joe Dominguez on Nash Bridges.
"Cheech" is derived from chicharron, a spicy fried pork skin snack.
His father is a 30-year veteran of the LAPD.
Resides in San Franciscos Seacliff neighborhood
Speaks fluent Spanish.
Is a brother of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity
Hated golf until he co-starred in Tin Cup ; now is a avid golfer
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.
Biography in: "Whos 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 eight times, starting with Desperado , From Dusk Till Dawn , Spy Kids , Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams , Once Upon a Time in Mexico , Spy Kids 3: Game Over , Grindhouse , and Machete .
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.
Serves as a board member for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
Awarded Best Supporting Actor for Dark Harvest at the 2016 New York City Cannabis Film Festival.
Loyalty and communication are always rewarded in sports.
