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Desi Arnaz
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Born: 1917
Santiago, Cuba
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Biography
Desi Arnaz (March 2, 1917 – December 2, 1986) was a Cuban-born American musician, actor and television producer.
While he gained international renown for leading a Latin music band, the Desi Arnaz Orchestra, he is best known for his role as Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy, starring with then-wife Lucille Ball.
While he gained international renown for leading a Latin music band, the Desi Arnaz Orchestra, he is best known for his role as Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy, starring with then-wife Lucille Ball.
Known For
Alice
Ruth
1976 · US
Donny & Marie
Self
1976 · US
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host & Musical Guest
1975 · US
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited)
1968 · US
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962 · US
The Lucy Show
Director, Producer
1962 · US
The Virginian
El Jefe
1962 · US
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Alice | 1976 | Ruth |
| Donny & Marie | 1976 | Self |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975 | Self - Host & Musical Guest |
| Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | 1968 | Self (uncredited) |
| The Lucy Show | 1962 | Director, Producer |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self |
| The Virginian | 1962 | El Jefe |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961 | Self |
| Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | 1958 | Contributor |
| Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | 1958 | Executive In Charge Of Production |
| The Texan | 1958 | Producer |
| Tony Awards | 1956 | Self - Performer |
| MGM Parade | 1955 | Self |
| December Bride | 1954 | Self |
| I Love Lucy | 1951 | Ricky Ricardo |
| I Love Lucy | 1951 | Producer |
| The Red Skelton Show | 1951 | Self |
| The Bob Hope Show | 1950 | Self |
| What's My Line? | 1950 | Self |