Cheech Marin Bio: Net Worth, Age, Height, TV Shows, Career, Songs, Movies, Wife, Chicano Art

Richard Anthony Marin also known as Cheech Marin is a legendary American comedian, actor, voice actor, writer, and activist known for his sharp Chicano humor and iconic partnership with Tommy Chong.

Through the groundbreaking Cheech & Chong comedy duo, hit films like Up in Smoke, and memorable voice roles in Disney and Pixar movies, he has entertained generations while championing Latino culture and Chicano art.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Richard Anthony Marin
• Stage Name: Cheech Marin
• Born: July 13, 1946
• Age: 79 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Mexican-American
• Occupation: Comedian, Actor, Voice Actor, Writer, Activist
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Oscar Marin and Elsa Meza Marin
• Siblings: Monica Gail Marin, Margaret Grace Marin, and Elena Marie Marin
• Spouse: Natasha Rubin
• Children: Jasmine Marin, Joey Marin, Carmen Marin
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $30 million USD

Early Life and Education

Cheech Marin was born on July 13, 1946, in South Los Angeles, California, United States. He was brought up by his parents, Oscar Marin and Elsa Meza Marin, in a Mexican-American family. He grew up with three sisters, Monica Gail Marin, Margaret Grace Marin, and Elena Marie Marin.

The family later moved to Granada Hills. He attended Bishop Alemany High School and studied English literature at California State University, Northridge, leaving eight credits short of a degree. His ethnicity is Mexican-American, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Cheech Marin began his professional path after moving to Vancouver, Canada, to avoid the Vietnam draft, where he met Tommy Chong and formed the comedy duo Cheech & Chong. Their counter-culture humor led to hit comedy albums including Big Bambu and the Grammy-winning Los Cochinos.

They transitioned to films with the cult classic Up in Smoke in 1978 followed by sequels that defined stoner comedy. After splitting with Chong, Marin wrote, directed, and starred in Born in East L.A.

He appeared in mainstream films such as Tin Cup, From Dusk Till Dawn, and the Spy Kids trilogy while becoming a go-to voice actor for Disney and Pixar projects including Tito in Oliver & Company, Banzai in The Lion King, and Ramone in the Cars franchise.

Marin starred as Inspector Joe Dominguez on Nash Bridges and has voiced characters in Coco and Beverly Hills Chihuahua. He is a prominent collector of Chicano art, founded the Cheech Center, and remains active in stand-up, golf charity events, and advocacy for Latino representation. His career spans over five decades blending comedy, acting, and cultural preservation.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @cheechmarin

Personal Life

Cheech Marin is 79 years old and his height is 5 feet 6 inches. He was previously married to Darlene Morley from 1975 until their divorce in 1984 and to Patti Heid from 1986 until their divorce in 2009. He has been married to Natasha Rubin, a Russian-born classical pianist, since 2009. They have three children, Jasmine Marin, Joey Marin, and Carmen Marin, from previous marriages.

Net Worth

Cheech Marin‘s net worth is estimated at $30 million USD. His income primarily comes from comedy albums and tours with Cheech & Chong, acting and voice roles in films and television, directing and producing projects, book sales, art-related ventures, and personal appearances.

Discography

• Up in Smoke
• Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie
• Born in East L.A.
• The Lion King
• Cars
• Spy Kids
• Nash Bridges
• From Dusk Till Dawn
• Tin Cup
• Oliver & Company
• Coco
• Machete