Quick Facts
Born:
1917-03-02
Birthplace:
Santiago, Cuba
Credits:
62 Total Roles
Desi Arnaz
Acting
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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
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host & Musical Guest
I Love Lucy
Ricky Ricardo
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
E! True Hollywood Story
Self
Ironside
Dr. Juan Domingo
Alice
Self
The Long, Long Trailer
Nicky Collini
Lucy and Desi
Self (archive footage)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music MOVIE | Self/Ricky Ricardo (archive footage) |
| 2025 | Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2022 | Lucy and Desi MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | My Darling Vivian MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2016 | I Love Lucy Christmas Special MOVIE | Ricky |
| 2011 | Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored MOVIE | Ricky Ricardo (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards MOVIE | Manuelito (segment "Too Many Girls") (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Judy Garland: By Myself MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | TV in Black: The First Fifty Years MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 2000 | Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |