Cheech Marin opens museum for Chicano art and culture 07:43. Richard "Cheech" Marin, of the comedy duo Cheech and Chong, is not only renowned for stoner comedies — he's also an aficionado of ...

At the Cheech, art history is grounded in the Chicano experience — past, present and future. Marin, 77, made a name for himself as a comedian, one half of the stoner comedy duo Cheech and Chong.

"Thank you very much, it's a great honor to receive this award, especially because I'm a native son of Los Angeles, as are my parents," Marin said.

Cheech Marin is no stranger to Austin or to South by Southwest. Just this year, a film he appears in, “The Long Game,” screened at SXSW, and as someone who’s been in nine Robert Rodriguez ...

For many, Cheech Marin is a household name. The comedian and actor is best known as part of the countercultural duo Cheech and Chong, but he’s also an avid collector of Chicano art and opened ...

To most, Richard “Cheech” Marin is a movie star, a comedy legend, and a counterculture icon. However, the man — who found success as one-half of the stoner comedy duo Cheech & Chong and ...

Marin directed and starred in “Born In East L.A.” in 1987. Marin made appearances in over 20 films, such as “Tin Cup,” “From ...

When it comes to stoner comedy, there’s no greater duo than Cheech & Chong. But Cheech Marin's story goes much deeper than smoky stand-up; he’s a cultural icon. Hailing from South Los Angeles ...

Cheech and Chong's Last Movie was directed by David Bushell in what marked his feature debut. Although he hadn't helmed a full-fledged documentary before, he has some experience in the space ...

Cheech Marin was unsure if he wanted to contribute his massive collection of Chicano art for a new museum. He wouldn't be loaning it; he would be donating it.

Tommy Chong, Shelby Chong and Cheech Marin perform on stage at Marymoor Park on July 19, 2014 in Redmond, Washington. Mat Hayward/Getty Like her husband, Shelby works in comedy.

For many, Cheech Marin is a household name. The comedian and actor is best known as part of the countercultural duo Cheech and Chong, but he’s also an avid collector of Chicano art and opened ...