Actors: Tommy Chong

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Jméno:Tommy Chong
Datum narození:1938-05-24
Místo narození:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Výška:1.77 m
IMDb ID:nm0001045

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Tommy Chong (born May 24, 1938) is a Canadian-American comedian, actor and musician who is well-known for his stereotypical portrayals of hippie-era stoners. He is most widely known for his involvement in the marijuana-themed Cheech & Chong comedy movies with Cheech Marin, as well as playing the character Leo on Fox's That '70s Show. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tommy Chong, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • In federal prison in the 1990s, his cube-mate was Jordan Belfort, who would regale Chong with wild tales of his career as a stockbroker. Chong encouraged Belfort to write a book, which was turned into Vlk z Wall Street (2013). They've remained friends ever since.
  • The only person of the 55 arrested during the US Drug Enforcement Administration's "Operation Pipe Dreams" to serve time in prison.
  • His father, Stanley Chong, was a Chinese immigrant. His mother, Lorna Jean (Gilchrist), was of Scots-Irish ancestry.
  • Has a webcast on youtube under the username citizenchong.
  • True to his comedy image, Tommy and his family ran Nice Dreams Enterprises, an internet company that sells marijuana bongs and pipes. He was arrested in 2003 on federal drug paraphernalia charges and sentenced in September of that year. He will spend 9 months in jail and pay around $120,000 in fines.
  • Diagnosed with prostate cancer [June 9, 2012].
  • Former guitarist of the 1960s interracial sextet, 'Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers' whose singer was Bobby Taylor . He also co-wrote the group's biggest hit, "Does Your Mama Know About Me".
  • Former brother-in-law of Three Dog Night drummer, Floyd Sneed.
  • Has two children with first wife Maxine Sneed: daughters Rae Dawn Chong (born in 1961) and Robbi Chong (born in 1965). He also has four children with second wife Shelby Chong: daughter Precious Chong (born in 1968, while he was still married to first wife Maxine), and sons Paris Chong (born in 1974), Marcus Chong (adopted in 1978), and Gilbran Chong (born in 1980).
  • Originally considered for the part of Shenzi alongside Cheech Marin in The Lion King (1994). But the directors couldn't get hold of Chong, So the part went to Whoopi Goldberg.
  • Former Father-in-law of C. Thomas Howell.
  • Has a stand-up comic act with his wife, Shelby Chong. They frequently perform to sold-out crowds. (2001)
  • Father, with Maxine Sneed, of Rae Dawn Chong, Robbi Chong. Adopted father of Marcus Chong.
  • Father, with Shelby Chong of Gilbran Chong, Paris Chong, Precious Chong, and Marcus Chong.
  • Was considered for the role of Sheriff Leigh Brackett in Halloween (1978).
  • Shared the stage with Producer/Actor Anthony Begonia for an East Meets West event in Little Tokyo.
  • The rumor of his death in the mid-1990s, (spread mainly through the internet) was greatly exaggerated.
  • 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
  • Contrary to popular belief, it is not his likeness as the picture of Jesus in Born in East L.A. (1987).
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