Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin is an American actor, comedian, and musician, best known as one half of the comedy duo Cheech & Chong, which gained fame in the 1970s for their stoner humor and films like "Up in Smoke." Marin has also built a successful solo career in acting, voice work, and directing. Beyond entertainment, he is a passionate advocate for Chicano culture and the arts, co-founding the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art, Culture & Industry. His work has significantly influenced both comedy and the representation of Latino culture in media.