Happy birthday! Cheech Marin turns 79 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 13, 2025

The iconic and legendary comedian turns 79 on Sunday, Jul. 13, 2025.

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Cheech Marin is celebrating his 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed comedians of his generation.

Popular comedian-actor-author Cheech Marin (Nash Bridges, Cheech & Chong : Up in Smoke, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Marin, a cultural icon

Born Richard Anthony Marin in Los Angeles on July 13, 1946, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Marin's not just a great comedian, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Cheech hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Cheech Marin as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Cheech, you're the best!