Background
Arnaz, Desi was born on March 2, 1917 in Santiago, Cuba.
Arnaz, Desi was born on March 2, 1917 in Santiago, Cuba.
Student in public schools, Miami, Florida.
Appeared Roney Plaza Hotel, Miami, 1936. Introduced La Conga dance to the United States, 1938. Starred La Conga Club New York City, 1938.
With R.K.O. Hollywood, California, 1940. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, 1942. Music director Bob Hope Radio Show, 1946.
Under contract to Columbia Records, 1953. Star (with Lucille Ball) television show I Love Lucy, Columbia Broadcasting System-television, 1950-1957. Star (with Lucille Ball) Long, Long, Trailer, 1953, Forever Darling, 1955.
Former co-star Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show (for Westinghouse). Host Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse. President Desilu Productions until 1962.
Independent producer. President Desi Arnaz Productions, Inc. Guest appearances television, 1962-1986.
With Army of the United States, 1944-1946.
Son of Desidero Alberto Arnaz y de Acha and Delores A. Married Lucille Ball, November 30, 1940 (divorced May 1960). Children: Lucie, Desi, Junior.
Married Edith Mack Hirsch.