Richard "Cheech" Marin (born on July 13, 1946 in Los Angeles, California) is an American comedian and actor, who gained recognition as part of the comedy act Cheech and Chong during the 1970s and early 1980s, and as Don Johnson's quick-and-scheme partner, Insp. Joe Dominguez on "Nash Bridges". His nickname "Cheech" is short for "Chicharron", a spicy fried pork skin which is a popular snack amongst Mexicans. Wikipedia
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Veteran artist, curator and facilitator Ren Yaez fronts the unparalleled exhibition, which is predominately comprised of pieces from actor/entertainer Cheech Marin's private collection. www.chicano-art-life.com/visions.html
