How education and upbringing influenced the life of Tommy Chong. A timeline of key moments.
Tommy Chong, born Thomas B. Kin Chong, is a Canadian-American comedian, actor, musician, and activist, best known for his marijuana-themed Cheech & Chong comedy act with Cheech Marin. Their albums and movies gained significant popularity. Chong also played the character Leo on the television show *That '70s Show*. He's an advocate in the marijuana industry. Chong became a naturalized United States citizen in the late 1980s.
On May 24, 1938, Thomas B. Kin Chong, now known as Tommy Chong, was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is a Canadian-American comedian, actor, musician, and activist.
In 1960, Tommy Chong married Maxine Sneed in Canada. She is the older sister of drummer Floyd Sneed.
In 1961, Rae Dawn Chong, Tommy Chong's daughter with Maxine Sneed, was born.
In 1965, Robbi Chong, Tommy Chong's daughter with Maxine Sneed, was born.
In 1967, Marcus Wyatt was born, who was later adopted by Tommy Chong and Shelby Fiddis in 1978.
In 1970, Tommy Chong and Maxine Sneed divorced.
In 1978, Tommy Chong and Shelby Fiddis adopted Marcus Wyatt.
On May 7, 2008, federal agents raided Spectrum Labs as part of Operation True Test, led by U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan. The investigation targeted companies selling masking products intended to help drug users pass employer drug tests.
In 2010, Tommy Chong and Cyril Wecht appeared at a Democratic Party fundraiser in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to aid the campaign against Mary Beth Buchanan, the United States Attorney who prosecuted him.
On June 9, 2012, Tommy Chong announced that he was battling prostate cancer.
On April 4, 2015, Tommy Chong appeared as a guest speaker at the annual "Hash Bash" event in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which focuses on cannabis legalization.
On June 16, 2015, Tommy Chong announced he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and was "using cannabis like crazy" to endure the treatment.
In 2018, Stan Chong, Tommy Chong's older brother, died.
In 2019, Tommy Chong announced that he is "cancer-free", suggesting that stress may have contributed to his condition.
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