"Cheech" is derived from chicharron, a spicy fried pork skin snack.

His father is a 30-year veteran of the LAPD.

Resides in San Francisco's Seacliff neighborhood

Speaks fluent Spanish.

Is a brother of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity

Hated golf until he co-starred in Tin Cup (1996) ; now is a avid golfer

Is among the top collectors of Mexican and Mexican-American art, having put together at least one book on the subject and supported the development of Chicano art on the West Coast.

Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. Pg. 104-105 (article "Cheech and Chong"). New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387

He was the first Celebrity Jeopardy Champion.

Has worked with director Robert Rodriguez seven times starting with Desperado (1995), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Spy Kids (2001) , Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) , Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) , Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and Grindhouse (2007).

Owns and plays Taylor guitars.

Majored in English at Calfornia State University Northridge.

Played in the 2005 All-Star Cup golf tournament, dubbed the 'Celebrity Ryder Cup', at Newport, Wales, UK.

Mexican accent.