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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)'.
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)'.
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'.
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 'Himself'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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)'.
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
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'.
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)'.
Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist
Desi Arnaz was
65 in The Escape Artist
as 'Mayor Leon Quiñones'.
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'.
Sun, Nov 28 1976
Poster of Salsa
Salsa
Desi Arnaz was
59 in Salsa
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 18 1976
Poster of Joys
Joys
Desi Arnaz was
59 in Joys
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 05 1976
Poster of Forever, Darling
Forever, Darling
Desi Arnaz was
38 in Forever, Darling
as 'Lorenzo Xavier "Larry" Vega'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Holiday in Havana
Holiday in Havana
Desi Arnaz was
32 in Holiday in Havana
as 'Carlos Estrada'.
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 'Himself'.
Sat, Oct 12 1946
Poster of Cuban Pete
Cuban Pete
Desi Arnaz was
29 in Cuban Pete
as 'Desi Arnaz'.
Wed, Jun 26 1946
Poster of Bataan
Bataan
Desi Arnaz was
26 in Bataan
as 'Felix Ramirez'.
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'.
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'.
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
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'.
Fri, Oct 03 1941
Poster of Too Many Girls
Too Many Girls
Desi Arnaz was
23 in Too Many Girls
as 'Manuelito Lynch'.
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: Colorized Collection
I Love Lucy: Colorized Collection
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than
69 in I Love Lucy: Colorized Collection
as 'Ricky Ricardo'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 13 2019
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Desi Arnaz would have been no older than
69 in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Alice
Alice
Desi Arnaz was
59+ in Alice
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Desi Arnaz was
58+ in Donny & Marie
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Desi Arnaz was
50+ in Ironside
as 'Dr. Juan Domingo'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Desi Arnaz was
45+ in The Virginian
as 'El Jefe'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1959
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Desi Arnaz was
41+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1957
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Desi Arnaz was
39+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Performer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of December Bride
December Bride
Desi Arnaz was
37+ in December Bride
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948