Cheech Marin Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2001, he received the Creative Achievement Award from the Imagen Foundation
• Received the award for outstanding career achievement at the 2012 ALMA Awards
• Met Tommy Chong while living in Vancouver, where he was trying to dodge the draft during the Vietnam War
• Quote: "[on staying busy in Hollywood] "That's kinda been the hallmark of my career: just do the next thing․ You're presented with choices or go after choices․""
• Known for his irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, no-holds-barred comedy in the Cheech and Chong comedy duo
• Often collaborates with Robert Rodriguez on film projects
• In 1967, he auditioned to sing for musician Frank Zappa
• An avid golfer, he only became interested in the sport when he starred in "Tin Cup․"
• Was the very first champion of the celebrity edition of "Jeopardy․"