Anthony "Man" Stoner (Chong)
Anthony "Man" Stoner is a character portrayed by Tommy Chong in the 1978 film Up in Smoke. The character is a jobless, marijuana-smoking drummer who leaves his parents' house and embarks on a series of misadventures with his friend Pedro de Pacas, played by Cheech Marin. The film, directed by Tommy Chong and Lou Adler, follows the duo as they smuggle a van made entirely of marijuana from Mexico to Los Angeles while evading police. The character is central to the film's plot, which is credited with establishing the stoner comedy genre.
