Desi Arnaz

Born 2 March 1917 in Santiago, Cuba

Died 2 December 1986 (aged 69)

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.

Actor

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1954

The Long, Long Trailer Nicholas Collini

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2022

Lucy and Desi Self (archive footage)

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1943

Bataan Felix Ramirez

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2025

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Self (archive footage)

Producer

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1958

The Fountain of Youth Executive Producer

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1965

Star Trek: The Cage Executive Producer

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1956

Lucy's Really Lost Moments Producer

Alcatraz Express

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1961

Alcatraz Express Executive Producer

Director

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1956

Lucy's Really Lost Moments Director

Writer

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1956

Lucy's Really Lost Moments Writer