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Tommy Chong is an actor, comedian, writer, director, activist, and musician. He is best known for his marijuana-themed Cheech & Chong comedy albums and movies with Cheech Marin, as well as playing the character Leo on Fox's That '70s Show. Chong was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Lorna Jean (née Gilchrist) and Stanley Chong, who was a Chinese immigrant. He has three siblings. He attended Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts. Chong began his career as a stand-up comedian in Vancouver, British Columbia, during the 1960s. He became part of the counterculture movement with his comedy partner Cheech Marin. The duo released a series of successful comedy albums and starred in a number of films, most notably Up in Smoke (1978). Chong has also had a successful solo career, releasing several comedy albums and appearing in films such as Far Out Man (1990) and The Corsican Brothers (1984). He has also appeared in a number of television shows, including That '70s Show, in which he played the character Leo. Chong is an outspoken advocate for the legalization of marijuana and has been arrested several times for possession of the drug. He is also an active member of the cannabis industry, having founded the marijuana-themed website Chong's Choice. As of 2021, Tommy Chong's net worth is estimated to be roughly $8 million.

Popular As Thomas B. Kin Chong
Occupation actor,soundtrack,writer
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 24 May, 1938
Birthday 24 May
Birthplace Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Nationality Canada

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Tommy Chong Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, Tommy Chong height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

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Height 5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Who Is Tommy Chong's Wife?

His wife is Shelby Chong (1975 - present) ( 4 children), Maxine Sneed (23 September 1961 - 1974) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Shelby Chong (1975 - present) ( 4 children), Maxine Sneed (23 September 1961 - 1974) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Tommy Chong Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tommy Chong worth at the age of 85 years old? Tommy Chong’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Canada. We have estimated Tommy Chong's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

2003

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.

2001

Has a stand-up comic act with his wife, Shelby Chong. They frequently perform to sold-out crowds. [2001]

1994

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.

1992

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

1990

The rumor of his death in the mid-1990s, (spread mainly through the internet) was greatly exaggerated.

1987

Contrary to popular belief, it is not his likeness as the picture of Jesus in Born in East L.A. (1987).

1978

He is an actor, known for Up In Smoke (1978), Zootopia (2016) and Cheech and Chong's Next Movie (1980).

1961

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).

1960

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".

1938

Tommy Chong was born on May 24, 1938 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada as Thomas B. Kin Chong.