Desi Arnaz

Desi Arnaz
1917 - 1986
Desi Arnaz  Cuban Actor
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Desi Arnaz dating history

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Desi Arnaz was previously married to Edith Hirsch (1963 - 1985) and Lucille Ball (1940 - 1960).

Desi Arnaz was in a relationship with Anne Neyland (1961 - 1962).

Desi Arnaz had encounters with Gene Tierney (1940), Lana Turner (1940), Betty Grable (1940) and Ginger Rogers.

Desi Arnaz is rumoured to have hooked up with Richard Kollmar and Cesar Romero.

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Cuban Actor Desi Arnaz was born Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y De Acha III on 2nd March, 1917 in Santiago, Cuba and passed away on 2nd Dec 1986 Del Mar, California, USA aged 69. He is most remembered for Ricky Ricardo (I Love Lucy). His zodiac sign is Pisces.

Desi Arnaz was in an on-screen matchup with Lucille Ball in I Love Lucy (1951).

Desi Arnaz is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American television actors and California Republicans.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married2 23 years, 2 months 21 years, 8 months 20 years, 3 months
Dating1 2 months, 1 day - -
Encounter4 - - -
Rumoured2 - - -
Total9 23 years, 2 months 4 years, 10 months 2 months, 1 day

Details

First Name Desi
Middle Name Alberto
Last Name Arnaz
Full Name at Birth Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y De Acha III
Alternative Name Desi Arnaz, Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y De Acha III
Birthday 2nd March, 1917
Birthplace Santiago, Cuba
Died 2nd December, 1986
Place of Death Del Mar, California, USA
Cause of Death Lung Cancer
Buried Cremated, Ashes scattered
Height 5' 7½" (171 cm)
Weight 175lbs (79 kg)
Build Athletic
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Black
Distinctive Feature Cuban accent
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Sexuality Bisexual
Religion Roman Catholic
Ethnicity Multiracial
Nationality Cuban
High School Colegio de Dolores
Occupation Text Actor, Director, Musician, SInger
Occupation Actor
Claim to Fame Ricky Ricardo (I Love Lucy)
Music Genre Latin
Year(s) Active 1936–1982
Music Style Latin Pop, Mambo, Cuban Traditions, Tropical
Music Mood Party/Celebratory, Stylish, Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Happy, Refined/Mannered, Joyous, Rollicking, Fun, Carefree, Sophisticated, Campy, Exuberant, Playful, Boisterous
Instrument Vocals, Bandleader
Brand Endorsement Philip Morris Cigarettes (Magazine Advertisement) [1952]
Father Desi Arnaz II
Brother Desi Arnaz
Family Member Desi Arnez Jr. (son), Lucie Arnaz (daughter)

Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III (March 2, 1917 – December 2, 1986), better known as Desi Arnaz, was a Cuban-American actor, musician, bandleader, comedian and film and television producer, revolutionary in the creation of modern television. He is best known for his role as the witty Ricky Ricardo on the American television sitcom I Love Lucy, in which he co-starred with his then wife Lucille Ball. Arnaz and Ball are generally credited as the innovators of the syndicated rerun, which they pioneered with the I Love Lucy series.

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Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Desi Arnaz69 PiscesActor
Cuban
Edith Hirsch67 AriesSpouse
American
Anne Neyland84 LeoActress
American
Lucille Ball77 LeoComedian
American
Betty Grable56 SagittariusActress
American
Gene Tierney70 ScorpioActress
American
Lana Turner74 AquariusActress
American
Ginger Rogers83 CancerActress
American
Richard Kollmar60 CapricornProducer
American
Cesar Romero86 AquariusActor
American

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
Lucie DésiréeFemale17th July, 195172 years oldLucille Ball
Desiderio AlbertoMale19th January, 195371 years oldLucille Ball

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
The Escape Artist1982Mayor Quiñones (as Desiderio Arnaz)Movie
Alice1976PacoTV Show
Land's End1968Guest Wanting to Cash Check (uncredited)TV Movie
Ironside1967Dr. Juan DomingoTV Show
Laugh-In1967Guest PerformerTV Show
The Mothers-In-Law1967Raphael del Gado / Raphael DelgadoTV Show
The Virginian1962El JefeTV Show
Sunday Showcase1959Ricky RicardoTV Show
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse1958Chris Hunter / Luis Martinez / HostTV Show
The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour1957Ricky RicardoTV Show
Forever, Darling1956Lorenzo Xavier VegaMovie
Lucy's Really Lost Moments1956Ricky RicardoMovie
I Love Lucy1953Ricky Ricardo / SelfMovie
The Long, Long Trailer1953Nicholas Carlos ColliniMovie
Make Room for Daddy1953Ricky RicardoTV Show
I Love Lucy1951Ricky RicardoTV Show
The Red Skelton Hour1951Guest / IntroductionTV Show
Holiday in Havana1949Carlos EstradaMovie
Jitterumba1947Band LeaderShort Film
Cuban Pete1946Desi ArnazMovie
Bataan1943Felix RamirezMovie
Four Jacks and a Jill1942Steve Sarto / King Stephan VIII of AregalMovie
The Navy Comes Through1942Pat TarribaMovie
You Were Never Lovelier1942Band Singer (uncredited)Movie
Father Takes a Wife1941Carlos BardezMovie
Too Many Girls1940ManuelitoMovie
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hmmmSep 12, 2009

this man was def not guy, terrible joke btw

shayyMar 4, 2008

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waianaegirlmariewaianaegirlmarieFeb 21, 2008

He Was A Great Actor.

arleendionicioNov 9, 2007

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Tra`ShondaOct 5, 2007

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