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Desi Arnaz

Bio: Desi Arnaz (1917 – 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
Born: Fri, Mar 02 1917
Birthplace: Santiago, Cuba

Death: Tue, Dec 02 1986
Desi Arnaz is 69 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Lucy and Desi
Lucy and Desi
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than 69 in Lucy and Desi as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 2022
Poster of My Darling Vivian
My Darling Vivian
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than 69 in My Darling Vivian as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of I Love Lucy Christmas Special
I Love Lucy Christmas Special
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than 69 in I Love Lucy Christmas Special as 'Ricky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 2016
Poster of Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than 69 in Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored as 'Ricky Ricardo (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than 69 in Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards as 'Manuelito (segment "Too Many Girls") (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 07 2005
Poster of Judy Garland: By Myself
Judy Garland: By Myself
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than 69 in Judy Garland: By Myself as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 25 2004
Poster of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than 69 in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than 69 in Television: The First Fifty Years as 'Ricky Ricardo (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of The Funny World of Lucy, Volume 1
The Funny World of Lucy, Volume 1
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than 69 in The Funny World of Lucy, Volume 1
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie
Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than 69 in Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 1993
Poster of Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Desi Arnaz was 65 in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist
Desi Arnaz was 65 in The Escape Artist as 'Mayor Leon Quiñones'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1982
Poster of CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
Desi Arnaz was 59 in CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1976
Poster of Salsa
Salsa
Desi Arnaz was 59 in Salsa as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1976
Poster of Joys
Joys
Desi Arnaz was 59 in Joys as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1976
Poster of Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television
Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television
Desi Arnaz was 58 in Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1975
Poster of The Bob Hope Chevy Show
The Bob Hope Chevy Show
Desi Arnaz was 39 in The Bob Hope Chevy Show as 'Fred Mertz'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1956
Poster of Forever, Darling
Forever, Darling
Desi Arnaz was 38 in Forever, Darling as 'Lorenzo Xavier 'Larry' Vega'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 09 1956
Poster of Lucy's Really Lost Moments
Lucy's Really Lost Moments
Desi Arnaz was 38 in Lucy's Really Lost Moments as 'Ricky Ricardo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of A Star Is Born World Premiere
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Desi Arnaz was 37 in A Star Is Born World Premiere as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1954
Poster of The Long, Long Trailer
The Long, Long Trailer
Desi Arnaz was 36 in The Long, Long Trailer as 'Nicky Collini'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1954
Poster of I Love Lucy: The Movie
I Love Lucy: The Movie
Desi Arnaz was 35 in I Love Lucy: The Movie as 'Ricky Ricardo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Holiday in Havana
Holiday in Havana
Desi Arnaz was 32 in Holiday in Havana as 'Carlos Estrada'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1949
Poster of Desi Arnaz and His Orchestra
Desi Arnaz and His Orchestra
Desi Arnaz was 29 in Desi Arnaz and His Orchestra as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1946
Poster of Cuban Pete
Cuban Pete
Desi Arnaz was 29 in Cuban Pete as 'Desi Arnaz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1946
Poster of Bataan
Bataan
Desi Arnaz was 26 in Bataan as 'Felix Ramirez'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 1943
Poster of The Navy Comes Through
The Navy Comes Through
Desi Arnaz was 25 in The Navy Comes Through as 'Pat Tarriba'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of Four Jacks and a Jill
Four Jacks and a Jill
Desi Arnaz was 24 in Four Jacks and a Jill as 'Steve Sarto / King Stephan VIII of Aregal'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1942
Poster of Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Desi Arnaz was 24 in Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1941
Poster of Father Takes a Wife
Father Takes a Wife
Desi Arnaz was 24 in Father Takes a Wife as 'Carlos Bardez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1941
Poster of Too Many Girls
Too Many Girls
Desi Arnaz was 23 in Too Many Girls as 'Manuelito Lynch'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1940

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of I Love Lucy: In Color
I Love Lucy: In Color
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than 69 in I Love Lucy: In Color as 'Ricky Ricardo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 14 2018
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than 69 in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Alice
Alice
Desi Arnaz was 59+ in Alice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Desi Arnaz was 58+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Desi Arnaz was 58+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host & Musical Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Land's End
Land's End
Desi Arnaz was 51+ in Land's End as 'Guest Waiting to Cash Check'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 1968
Poster of The Mothers-in-Law
The Mothers-in-Law
Desi Arnaz was 50+ in The Mothers-in-Law as 'Raphael Delgado'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Desi Arnaz was 50+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Desi Arnaz was 50+ in Ironside as 'Dr. Juan Domingo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Desi Arnaz was 45+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Desi Arnaz was 45+ in The Virginian as 'El Jefe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Desi Arnaz was 44+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of NBC Sunday Showcase
NBC Sunday Showcase
Desi Arnaz was 42+ in NBC Sunday Showcase as 'Ricky Ricardo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1959
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Desi Arnaz was 41+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
Desi Arnaz was 40+ in The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour as 'Ricky Ricardo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1957
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Desi Arnaz was 39+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Performer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of December Bride
December Bride
Desi Arnaz was 37+ in December Bride as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1954
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Desi Arnaz was 34+ in I Love Lucy as 'Ricky Ricardo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Desi Arnaz was 34+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Desi Arnaz was 33+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Desi Arnaz was 32+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest, Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Wynn Show
The Ed Wynn Show
Desi Arnaz was 32+ in The Ed Wynn Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1949
Poster of The Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards
Desi Arnaz was 31+ in The Emmy Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Desi Arnaz was 31+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948