Age, Biography and Wiki
Desi Arnaz was an American actor, musician, and television producer. He is best known for his role as Ricky Ricardo on the classic American television sitcom I Love Lucy. He was also the co-creator and producer of the show.
Born in Santiago de Cuba, Arnaz was the son of a wealthy landowner and politician. He moved to the United States in 1934 and began his career as a bandleader and singer. He soon became a popular nightclub entertainer and appeared in several films.
In 1951, Arnaz co-starred with Lucille Ball in the television series I Love Lucy. The show was an instant hit and Arnaz became a household name. He won two Emmy Awards for his performance on the show.
After I Love Lucy ended in 1957, Arnaz continued to act in films and television shows. He also produced several television series, including The Mothers-in-Law and The Ann Sothern Show.
In addition to his acting and producing career, Arnaz was also a successful businessman. He founded Desilu Productions, which produced I Love Lucy and other television shows. He also founded the Desilu Playhouse, a theater in Hollywood.
Arnaz was married to Lucille Ball from 1940 until 1960. They had two children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr.
As of 2021, Desi Arnaz's net worth is estimated to be $50 million.
| Popular As |
Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III |
| Occupation |
producer,actor,production_manager |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
2 March 1917 |
| Birthday |
2 March |
| Birthplace |
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Date of death |
December 2, 1986 |
| Died Place |
Del Mar, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Cuba |
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He is a member of famous Producer with the age 69 years old group.
Desi Arnaz Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Desi Arnaz height
is 5' 9½" (1.77 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' 9½" (1.77 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Desi Arnaz's Wife?
His wife is Lucille Ball (m. November 30, 1940-May 4, 1960)
Edith Mack Hirsch (m. March 2, 1963-1985)
| Family |
| Parents |
Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Alberni II
Dolores de Acha y de Socias |
| Wife |
Lucille Ball (m. November 30, 1940-May 4, 1960)
Edith Mack Hirsch (m. March 2, 1963-1985) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Lucie Arnaz
Desi Arnaz Jr. |
Desi Arnaz Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Desi Arnaz worth at the age of 69 years old? Desi Arnaz’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from Cuba. We have estimated
Desi Arnaz's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Father Takes a Wife (1941) | $10,000 |
| Four Jacks and a Jill (1942) | $10,000 |
| The Navy Comes Through (1942) | $10,000 |
| Bataan (1943) | $650 /week |
| Cuban Pete (1946) | $10,000 |
| I Love Lucy (1951) | $2,000 /episode + 50% of the profits for the first 39 episodes as well as full ownership to negatives of all future shows (1951-52) |
| The Long, Long Trailer (1954) | $125,000 + $150,000 (profits bonus) |
Desi Arnaz Social Network
Timeline
On March 2, 2019, he was honored with a Google Doodle on what would have been his 102nd birthday.
In the film The Mambo Kings (1992), he was portrayed by his real-life son, Desi Arnaz Jr..
Is portrayed by Maurice Benard in Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991)
His mother Dolores de Acha died on October 24, 1988 at the age of 92.
Desi died three months before what would've been his 70th birthday on March 2, 1987.
" In 1986 he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
In his 1985 will, he left a $250,000 trust fund for the benefit of his mother, who survived him.
Instrumental in the creation of numerous classic TV series, in particular The Untouchables (1959).
In December 1958, in order to raise revenue for business and personal expenses, Desilu went public on the NYSE at $10 per share. Lucille Ball and Desi each retained 25% of the stock, with the swing vote going to key executives at Desilu. After paying gambling debts and expenses, he realized $70,000 to $80,000.
In 1957, recognizing the need for the company to expand, he purchased the real estate of the former RKO Studios, home of Lucille Ball's former employer. The industry balked at their decision to plunk down $6,150,000 for the studio property, but it was a strategic move that ultimately made both Lucy and him millionaires.
In 1953, Desilu was evaluated as being worth $10 million, did a gross business of $6 million and made the Arnazes a net profit of $600,000 before taxes. This was added to an additional $500,000 in income from I Love Lucy (1951) merchandise.
They soon married and approximately 10 years later formed Desilu Productions and began the I Love Lucy (1951) shows. Desi and Lucille had two children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. .
At the end of the I Love Lucy (1951) run, which included The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (1957), the two divorced. Desi later wrote an autobiography entitled "A Book.
In 1950, along with wife Lucille Ball, in an effort to find a way to work together, formed a production company with $5,000 of their own money, naming it 'Desilu' which is what they had named their ranch in Chatsworth, California. He remained president of the company until selling his interest to his ex-wife in 1962 for $3 million.
In 1949, he leads his orchestra for the American version of the French song "Mais qu'est-ce que j'ai ?" which was written in 1947 by Henri Betti (music) and Édith Piaf (lyrics). The English lyrics were written by Harold Rome and the title song became "What Can I Do ?". The performance took place in the "Versailles" nightclub in New York and the song was sung by Édith Piaf.
Lucille Ball was the last person he talked to before his death, on what would have been their 46th wedding anniversary.
In 1945, after his service in the Army, he found himself $30,000 in debt, mostly due to back taxes. Lucille Ball helped him pay his debt, but due to his pride, considered it a loan, and kept a strict account of the money he owed her.
It was on the set of Too Many Girls (1940) that he and Lucille Ball met.
The 1933 revolution led by Fulgencio Batista had landed his father in jail and stripped the family of its wealth, property and power. His father was released because of the intercession of U. S. officials who believed him to be neutral during the revolt. The family fled to Miami, Florida. One of Desi's first jobs in America consisted of cleaning canary cages. However, after forming his own small band of musicians, he was hired by Xavier Cugat, the "king" of Latin music. Desi soon left Cugat, formed his own Latin band, and literally launched the conga craze in America. He was cast in the Broadway play "Too Many Girls" and then brought to Hollywood to make the film version of the play.
Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III was born in Santiago, Cuba on March 2, 1917. His father was the mayor of Santiago.
For many years during their marriage, Desi and Lucille Ball hid the fact that she was six years older then he by splitting the difference in their ages. She (born in 1911) said she was born in 1914 and he (born in 1917) also said he was born in 1914.
