Desi Arnaz's biography
Desi Arnaz is 69 years old television actor born at Santiago de Cuba. He was born on Friday 2nd of March 1917. According to year of birth 1917 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 2nd of March means he is Pisces. Pisces is a Watery Sign. They are very intuitive people. They are empathic, emotional and highly spiritual in nature.
He is native spanish speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be television actor. You can know him also as film actor, guitarist, bandleader, conductor, singer, stage actor, jazz guitarist, record producer, television producer. He is recently known as actor.
Desi Arnaz's dad
Desi Arnaz's father's name is Desiderio Alberto Arnaz II.
Desi Arnaz's family
Desi Arnaz's ex spouse
Lucille Ball
Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball have been together since 1940 for 20 years. She is known as television actor. His ex spouse was born on Sunday 6th of August 1911 in Jamestown. His ex spouse died on Wednesday 26th of April 1989. Lucille Ball was 72 years old, when this happened.
He has 1 son and 1 daughter
Desi Arnaz's son: Desi Arnaz Jr.
Desi Arnaz's son's name is Desi Arnaz Jr.. He is known as actor. His son was born on Monday 19th of January 1953 in Los Angeles.
Desi Arnaz's daughter: Lucie Arnaz
Desi Arnaz's daughter's name is Lucie Arnaz. She is known as singer. His daughter was born on Tuesday 17th of July 1951 in Hollywood.
Desi Arnaz's schools
We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Saint Leo University, Miami High School.
Detailed informations about his schools
- After he graduated from high school Arnaz joined a band the Siboney Septet. The success of the group led Arnaz to start his own band, the Desi Arnaz Orchestra.
- Graduated from St. Patrick Catholic High School in Miami Beach, Florida.
Desi Arnaz's career
His main focus is to be television actor. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays guitar.
How did Desi Arnaz die
He died on on Tuesday 2nd of December 1986 when he was 69 years old at Del Mar. Desi Arnazs death was caused by lung cancer. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Desi Arnaz's Awards
- He was awarded 2 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Pictures at 6325 Hollywood Boulevard; and for Television at 6254 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Desi Arnaz's quotes
- I Love Lucy (1951) was never just a title!
- [after wife Lucille Ball was accused of being a Communist] The only thing red about her is her hair, and that isn't even real.
- If you don't know what to do, don't do anything.
- Failure is the most terrible thing in our business. When we fail, the whole world knows about it.
- On Lucille Ball: I loved her very much and, in my own and perhaps peculiar way, I will always love her. "
- On Lucille Ball: She's not someone I am likely to forget. I love her and will continue loving her till the day I die.
- On meeting Lucille Ball: I fell in love with those big beautiful blue eyes when I met her. It was unnatural how I could fall in love so fast
- One of the big reasons for the show's success is Lucy. She is the greatest.
- Lucy, she has no idea how happy she's made me. She's wonderful. I adore her with all of my heart. She's given me everything I could ask for. No pun intended, I Love Lucy.
- We had been married for nine years, but when I saw her coming down the aisle with her bouquet and wedding dress and hat, I got as much of a thrill as the first time, perhaps even more.
- I love Lucy was never a title. I don't care what her present husband thinks, I still love Lucy. Yes very much. She knows that I will do anything for her. All she has to do is ask.
- Though we are not together anymore, I still love her. I always will. Lucy is my soulmate, my world. I can't imagine my life without her. I Love Lucy was never just a title.
- They were gorgeous. Her eyes very blue. One of the many things I absolutely love about her. She was mine and I was hers. The way it should have been.
- She's (Lucille Ball) a wonderful mother to our daughter, Lucie Desiree. In spite of a busy schedule, she arranges to have three days a week with Lucie.
- I'm really enjoying life with my golf and horses.
- She (Lucille Ball) was a very shy girl. She hated when you stared at her. So I did.
- The most important thing of all was that, we now had our daughter, our son, and two people couldn't have been more in love and happier than we were.
- When we got married, nobody gave it more than two weeks. There were bets all over the country, with astronomical odds against us.
Desi Arnaz's body shape
Lets describe how Desi Arnaz looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.