Actor 1917 - 1986

Desi Arnaz

Santiago, Cuba

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,... Read full bio →

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Full Name

Desi Arnaz

Known For

Acting

Birthday

March 2nd, 1917 00:00

Place of Birth

Santiago, Cuba

Died

December 2nd, 1986 00:00 (aged 69)

TMDB ID

91711

IMDb ID

nm0000789

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.