Actor
Cheech Marin
- Born: 13 July 1946, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Estimated net worth: $40 million
Cheech Marin is a renowned American actor and comedian known for his work in comedy films and as part of the duo Cheech and Chong. He gained fame with films like 'Up in Smoke' and 'Born in East L.A.' Marin is recognized for his distinctive voice and strong…
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About Cheech Marin
Cheech Marin is a renowned American actor and comedian known for his work in comedy films and as part of the duo Cheech and Chong. He gained fame with films like 'Up in Smoke' and 'Born in East L.A.' Marin is recognized for his distinctive voice and strong presence in stoner comedy, contributing significantly to the genre.
- Born
- 13 July 1946, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
- Spouses
- Natasha Marin (2007-present)
- Children
- 3 children: Jasmine, China, and Carmen
- Parents
- Oscar Marin and Elvira Marin
- Estimated net worth
- $40 million
Fun facts about Cheech Marin
- Cheech Marin is also a successful visual artist, with his artwork often reflecting his Chicano heritage.
- He has lent his voice to various animated films, including the character of Banzai in Disney's 'The Lion King.'
Famous Cheech Marin quotes
“Dave's not here!”
“I'm not a drug dealer. I'm a drug user.”
“We’re not just a couple of stoners. We’re a couple of artists.”
Cheech Marin filmography
Cast (179)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Campeón Gabacho Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | Radiator Springs Racers | Disneyland Resort Movie | Ramone (voice) | |
| 2025 | Cheech & Chong's Last Movie Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2025 | Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip Movie | Gil Morales | 6.1 |
| 2024 | LEGO Pixar: BrickToons TV | Ramone (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2024 | Primos TV | Pop Ramirez (voice) | 4.9 |
| 2024 | The Long Game Movie | Pollo | 7.1 |
| 2023 | The Muppets Mayhem TV | Cheech Marin | 6.1 |
| 2023 | Champions Movie | Julio | 6.7 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Shotgun Wedding Movie | Robert Rivera | 6.2 |
| 2022 | Angry Neighbors Movie | Hector (voice) | 4.0 |
| 2022 | Cars on the Road TV | Ramone (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2022 | Chibiverse TV | Pop Ramirez (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2022 | Generation Gap TV | Self - Celebrity Guest | 6.8 |
| 2022 | Cypress Hill: Insane in the Brain Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2022 | The Legend of Vox Machina TV | Trinket (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2021 | Nash Bridges Movie | Joe Dominguez | 5.6 |
| 2021 | Maya and the Three TV | Hura / Can (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2021 | A Song for Cesar: Beware a Movement That Sings Movie | Self | |
| 2021 | Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out! Movie | Self | 8.6 |
| 2021 | Home Economics TV | Roberto | 6.6 |
| 2021 | Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.0 |
| 2020 | The War with Grandpa Movie | Danny | 6.4 |
| 2020 | AGFA Mystery Mixtape #4: Follow Your Own Star Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2020 | The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault Movie | (archive footage) | |
| 2019 | Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2019 | Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire Movie | Self | 4.5 |
| 2018 | Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy TV | Condor de Bogota | 9.0 |
| 2018 | Lodge 49 TV | El Confidente | 6.7 |
| 2017 | Coco Movie | Corrections Officer (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2017 | Steve TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins Movie | Quita Moz (voice) | |
| 2017 | Cars 3 Movie | Ramone (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Good Fortune Movie | Self | 2.0 |
| 2016 | Dark Harvest Movie | Ricardo | 3.7 |
| 2016 | Americano Movie | Martin (voice) | 5.3 |
| 2015 | The Latin Explosion: A New America Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2014 | Jane the Virgin TV | Edward | 7.9 |
| 2014 | The Book of Life Movie | Pancho Rodriguez (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2014 | The Radiator Springs 500½ Movie | Ramone (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2014 | Butch DEVO And The Sundance Gig Movie | Self - Master of Ceremonies | |
| 2013 | Cheech & Chong's Animated Movie! Movie | (voices) | 5.2 |
| 2013 | Spinning Movie | Ramone (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2012 | El Santos vs la Tetona Mendoza Movie | Narrador / El Charro (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2012 | Gotham Comedy Live TV | Self - Host | 5.5 |
| 2012 | George Lopez: It's Not Me, It's You Movie | Self | 4.9 |
| 2012 | Anger Management TV | Hector | 6.3 |
| 2012 | Inside Comedy TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2012 | ¡Rob! TV | Fernando | 5.4 |
| 2011 | Cars 2 Movie | Ramone (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2011 | Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil Movie | Mad Hog (voice) | 5.2 |
| 2011 | Bubble Guppies TV | Fogzilla (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2011 | Off the Map TV | Papa Ucumari | 6.8 |
| 2010 | Pure Country 2: The Gift Movie | Angel Pedro | 6.7 |
| 2010 | Machete Movie | Padre Cortez | 6.3 |
| 2010 | Cheech & Chong's Hey Watch This Movie | Self | 5.9 |
| 2010 | Waking Sleeping Beauty Movie | Tito (voice) (archive footage) | 7.2 |
| 2009 | The Perfect Game Movie | Padre Estaban | 7.3 |
| 2009 | Race to Witch Mountain Movie | Eddie | 5.8 |
| 2009 | Expecting a Miracle Movie | Father Arturo | 6.2 |
| 2008 | Cheech & Chong Roasted Movie | Self | 5.2 |
| 2008 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua Movie | Manuel (voice) | 5.4 |
| 2008 | Free Radio TV | Cheech Marin | |
| 2007 | Bloodsucking Cinema Movie | Self | 5.7 |
| 2007 | Uncle P Movie | Juan | 5.1 |
| 2007 | Planet Terror Movie | Priest | 6.7 |
| 2007 | Grindhouse Movie | Padre (segment "Planet Terror") | 7.0 |
| 2006 | Geared-Up Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2006 | Mater and the Ghostlight Movie | Ramone (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2006 | Psych TV | Deacon Jones | 7.9 |
| 2006 | AKA Tommy Chong Movie | Himself | 7.3 |
| 2006 | Cars Movie | Ramone (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2006 | Cheech Marin & Friends: Live from South Beach Movie | Self - Host | |
| 2006 | Dizzy & Bop's Big Adventure: The Great Music Caper Movie | Dr. Hammer (voice) | 5.0 |
| 2005 | Underclassman Movie | Captain Victor Delgado | 4.9 |
| 2005 | The Princes of Malibu TV | Self | 4.0 |
| 2005 | Mind of Mencia TV | Unknown character | 3.2 |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy TV | Otis Sharon | 8.2 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Horatio (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Christmas with the Kranks Movie | Officer Salino | 6.2 |
| 2004 | The Lion King 1½ Movie | Banzai (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Lost TV | David Reyes | 8.0 |
| 2004 | See You in My Dreams Movie | Esteban | 8.0 |
| 2004 | Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 Movie | Banzai (voice) (archive sound) | |
| 2003 | Good Boy! Movie | The Greater Dane's Henchman (voice) | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Once Upon a Time in Mexico Movie | Belini | 6.3 |
| 2003 | Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales Movie | Himself | 7.9 |
| 2003 | Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story Movie | Narrator | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Movie | Felix Gumm | 5.1 |
| 2003 | Masked and Anonymous Movie | Prospero | 5.2 |
| 2003 | Mike's Super Short Show TV | Self | 7.4 |
| 2003 | The Brothers Garcia: Mysteries of the Maya Movie | Don Cortez | 9.0 |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2003 | This So-Called Disaster Movie | Esteban | 5.2 |
| 2002 | Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams Movie | Felix Gumm | 5.7 |
| 2002 | George Lopez TV | Lalo | 7.5 |
| 2002 | The Original Latin Kings of Comedy Movie | Himself | 5.9 |
| 2001 | Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 2001 | Spy Kids Movie | Felix Gumm | 5.8 |
| 2000 | Picking Up the Pieces Movie | Mayor Machado | 4.3 |
| 2000 | Luminarias Movie | Unknown character | 4.2 |
| 1999 | The Nuttiest Nutcracker Movie | Mac (Voice) | 4.6 |
| 1999 | Judging Amy TV | Ignacio Messina | 7.5 |
| 1999 | Grass Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.6 |
| 1999 | The Venice Project Movie | Cheech Marin | 7.0 |
| 1999 | Chato's Kitchen Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self - Panelist | 7.6 |
| 1998 | Breakfast with Einstein Movie | Einstein (voice) | 4.1 |
| 1998 | Paulie Movie | Ignacio | 7.1 |
| 1997 | Behind the Music TV | Self | 7.3 |
| 1997 | South Park TV | Carlos Ramirez (voice) | 8.3 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self - Guest | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Classic Albums TV | Self | 7.7 |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Unknown character | 8.1 |
| 1996 | Tin Cup Movie | Romeo Posar | 6.1 |
| 1996 | The Great White Hype Movie | Julio Escobar | 5.2 |
| 1996 | Nash Bridges TV | Joe Dominguez | 6.6 |
| 1996 | From Dusk Till Dawn Movie | Border Guard / Chet Pussy / Carlos | 7.1 |
| 1995 | Charlie's Ghost Story Movie | Coronado | 5.4 |
| 1995 | 'Twas the Night Before Bumpy Movie | Juaquin Gusanito Sin Manos (voice) | 6.9 |
| 1995 | The Courtyard Movie | Angel Steiner | 4.7 |
| 1995 | Desperado Movie | Short Bartender | 6.9 |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child TV | Alberto (voice) | 6.3 |
| 1995 | Santo Bugito TV | Lencho the Flea (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1994 | The Magic of the Golden Bear: Goldy III Movie | Master Borgia | 4.5 |
| 1994 | The Lion King Movie | Banzai (voice) | 8.3 |
| 1994 | A Million to Juan Movie | Shell Shock | 5.4 |
| 1994 | The Cisco Kid Movie | Pancho | 4.1 |
| 1993 | Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration Movie | Self (segment "New Way to Walk") | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Raw TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1992 | Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 1992 | Ring of the Musketeers TV | Burt Aramis | 4.0 |
| 1992 | The Golden Palace TV | Chuy Castillos | 6.4 |
| 1992 | FernGully: The Last Rainforest Movie | Stump (voice) | 6.4 |
| 1991 | La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale Movie | El Cosmico | 4.8 |
| 1990 | The Shrimp on the Barbie Movie | Carlos | 5.7 |
| 1990 | Dream On TV | Waiter | 6.9 |
| 1990 | Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme Movie | Carnival Barker | 5.3 |
| 1990 | Far Out Man Movie | Cheech Marin | 5.5 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Cheech Marin (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Rude Awakening Movie | Jesús Monteya | 4.7 |
| 1989 | Ghostbusters II Movie | Dock Supervisor | 6.6 |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Dr. Beneloy | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Troop Beverly Hills Movie | Cheech Marin | 5.7 |
| 1988 | Oliver & Company Movie | Tito (voice) | 6.7 |
| 1988 | Mickey's 60th Birthday Movie | Disneyland Janitor | 6.8 |
| 1987 | Fatal Beauty Movie | Bartender | 5.6 |
| 1987 | Born in East L.A. Movie | Rudy | 5.8 |
| 1987 | Married... with Children TV | Buck the Dog (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1986 | Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment Movie | Elvis Friend & Fan | |
| 1985 | Echo Park Movie | Syd | 5.3 |
| 1985 | Get Out of My Room Movie | Cheech | 5.4 |
| 1985 | After Hours Movie | Neil | 7.5 |
| 1984 | MTV Video Music Awards TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 1984 | Jeopardy! TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 1984 | Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers Movie | Corsican Brother | 4.9 |
| 1984 | Cannonball Run II Movie | Tire Store Employee (uncredited) | 5.4 |
| 1983 | Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 3 Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1983 | Return Engagement Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 1983 | Yellowbeard Movie | El Segundo | 5.6 |
| 1983 | Group Madness Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1983 | Still Smokin Movie | Cheech | 5.4 |
| 1982 | It Came from Hollywood Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 1982 | Things Are Tough All Over Movie | Cheech / Mr. Slyman | 5.6 |
| 1981 | Elvira's Movie Macabre TV | Devil | 7.0 |
| 1981 | Nice Dreams Movie | Cheech | 5.8 |
| 1980 | Cheech & Chong's Next Movie Movie | Cheech / Dwayne "Red" Mendoza | 5.9 |
| 1978 | Up in Smoke Movie | Pedro | 6.6 |
| 1978 | Cheech and Chong Perform Movie | Himself | |
| 1978 | Cheech and Chong Perform Again?! Movie | Himself | |
| 1975 | People's Choice Awards TV | Self - Host | 8.3 |
| 1974 | Basketball Jones Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1971 | Rollin' On The River TV | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| TBA | Cars: Lightning Racers TV | Ramone (voice) | |
| TBA | Naya: Legend of the Golden Dolphin Movie | Dude (voice) | |
| TBA | Coyote Movie | Javier | |
| TBA | Cheech & Chong's Animated Movie Movie | Чич | |
| TBA | La Venganza Rodríguez Movie | Don Madrazo (voice) |
Crew (12)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Cheech & Chong's Animated Movie! Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.2 |
| 2002 | The Original Latin Kings of Comedy Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1987 | Born in East L.A. Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1987 | Born in East L.A. Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 1985 | Get Out of My Room Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.4 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Get Out of My Room Movie | Director · Directing | 5.4 |
| 1984 | Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers Movie | Writer · Writing | 4.9 |
| 1983 | Still Smokin Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.4 |
| 1982 | Things Are Tough All Over Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.6 |
| 1981 | Nice Dreams Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.8 |
| 1980 | Cheech & Chong's Next Movie Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1978 | Up in Smoke Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
Latest releases
- American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez2026
- Radiator Springs Racers | Disneyland Resort2025
- Cheech & Chong's Last Movie2025 / TMDB 7.1
- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip2025 / TMDB 6.1
- The Long Game2024 / TMDB 7.1
- Champions2023 / TMDB 6.7
Questions about Cheech Marin
What are some of Cheech Marin's most famous films?
Cheech Marin is best known for films such as 'Up in Smoke,' 'Born in East L.A.,' and 'Cheech & Chong's Next Movie.' These films established him as a key figure in stoner comedy.
Has Cheech Marin won any awards?
Cheech Marin has received several awards, including the 2002 ALMA Award for Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film for 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico.'
What was Cheech Marin's first film?
Cheech Marin's first film was 'Up in Smoke' (1978), which he co-wrote and starred in alongside Tommy Chong. This film launched their iconic comedy duo.
How many children does Cheech Marin have?
Cheech Marin has three children: Jasmine, China, and Carmen. He is known to be a dedicated father.
What is Cheech Marin's estimated net worth?
Cheech Marin's estimated net worth is around $40 million, primarily from his successful career in film, television, and comedy.
What roles did Cheech Marin play in animated films?
Cheech Marin has voiced several animated characters, including Banzai in Disney's 'The Lion King' and the character of Cheech in 'The Lion Guard.'
Is Cheech Marin involved in any other artistic fields?
Yes, Cheech Marin is also a talented visual artist, with a focus on Chicano art. His artwork often reflects his cultural heritage.
What is the significance of Cheech Marin in comedy?
Cheech Marin is significant in comedy for his role in popularizing stoner comedy and bringing attention to Chicano culture through humor and film.