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Cheech Marin Wiki Biography

Richard Anthony “Cheech” Marin was born on 13 July, 1946 in South Central, Los Angeles, California. As Cheech Marin, he is best known for his part in the comedy act “Cheech and Chong” during the 1970s and early 80s, and also for voicing various characters in several Disney productions including “The Lion King”, “Cars”, “Cars 2”, “Oliver and Company”, “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” and many more.

So, one many wonder how rich is Marin? Cheech is estimated by sources to have a net worth amounting to over $12 million as of early 2016. He has acquired his wealth primarily from his successful career as a voice actor, producer and a director. His trademark Mexican accent in the characters he voices has helped him gain recognition in the movie industry and with general audiences. The major contributor to his assets as well as his fame is his successful role in “Cheech and Chong” with Tommy Chong. The duo became marijuana culture symbols with the 1978 film “Up In Smoke”. Marin has since enjoyed steady success in television and movies. He is also known for his art collection, another valuable asset.

As for his early life, Los Angeles-raised Marin had a police officer father and his mother was a secretary. His famous nickname, “Cheech” was given by his uncle, after a Mexican snack. Growing up in Granada Hills, he had built up his reputation as a class clown and also sang in his friend’s band. Marin studied in Bishop Academy High School from where he matriculated. He then attended California State University, Northridge, but, in order to dodge the draft during Vietnam War, went to Vancouver, Canada without graduating from Northridge.

Marin had a keen interest in comedy from his childhood, and met his like-minded acting partner, Tommy Chong, in Calgary, Canada. The duo then started working on acting and writing. They had a successful run in their series until 1985, when the two separated. Marin continued his career as an actor and comedian, appearing in several films like “The Shrimp On The Barbie” and “Once Upon A Time In Mexico”. Marin also voiced in several animated movies like “The Lion King”, “Cars”, “Cars 2” and more.

Aside from acting and voice-overs, Marin has released his works on children’s music, which have been well-received. He also sings on a hidden track on Korn’s album “Follow The Leader”, and has written several children’s books, such as “Cheech The Bus Driver” and “Captain Cheech”.

Regarding his personal life, Marin married Natasha, in August 2009 which is his third marriage. He has three children from his previous marriages. Marin is well known as an art collector and is considered to have the largest collection of Chicano arts. He currently serves on ‘Hispanic Scholarship Fund’ and “Smithsonian Latino Center” and has been honored for his work. Marin, with his honored work in Hispanic community, with a good acting as well as writing career, and a reputed arts collector, enjoys a net worth of $12 million.

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Cheech Marin Quick Info

Cheech Marin Trademarks

1. Recognizable on-stage Mexican accent

Cheech Marin Quotes

• [on his sometimes turbulent relationship with comedy partner, Tommy Chong] We’re not best friends, we’re brothers. You can fight with your brother.

Cheech Marin Important Facts

• $75,000 /episode
• Awarded ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for Dark Harvest (2016) at the 2016 New York City Cannabis Film Festival.
• Serves as a board member for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
• Played in the 2005 All-Star Cup golf tournament, dubbed the ‘Celebrity Ryder Cup’, at Newport, Wales, UK.
• Majored in English at Calfornia State University Northridge.
• Owns and plays Taylor guitars.
• Has worked with director Robert Rodriguez eight 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), Grindhouse (2007), and Machete (2010).
• He was the first Celebrity Jeopardy Champion.
• 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 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 a avid golfer
• Is a brother of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity
• Speaks fluent Spanish.
• Resides in San Francisco’s Seacliff neighborhood
• His father is a 30-year veteran of the LAPD.
• “Cheech” is derived from chicharron, a spicy fried pork skin snack.

Cheech Marin Filmography

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