Arnaz, Desi
(1917–1986)
Arnaz, Desi * March 2, 1917 – † December 2, 1986Arnaz, DesiDesi Arnaz Desidario Alberto Arnaz y Da Acha III, known artistically as Desi Arnaz, was a Cuban-born American actor, musician, and TV producer and pioneer. He became extraordinarily popular though his work on the show I Love Lucy (1951–1957), where he starred as Ricky Ricardo, alongside his longtime wife, Lucille Ball. The Arnaz-Ball couple became a prototype of mixed marriages infused with diverse cultural qualities. Born to a rich…