Desi Arnaz Jr.
Desi Arnaz Jr.
Desi Arnaz Jr. is an American actor and musician, best known as the son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Born Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV, he began performing as a child and appeared in film and television roles from the 1960s onward.
Early life
Desi Arnaz Jr. was born Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV in Los Angeles in 1953. He is the younger child of entertainers Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
Acting career
He began appearing in film and television as a child and continued acting into adulthood. Sources note roles in titles such as Murderers’ Row, Red Sky at Morning, Billy Two Hats, and The Mambo Kings.
Music and public career
Arnaz Jr. also pursued music alongside acting. Biographical sources describe him as a musician as well as an actor.
Personal life
He married Linda Purl and later Amy Arnaz. Biographical sources also state that he has lived in Boulder City, Nevada, since 1986.
Key facts
- He is the son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
- He was born in Los Angeles on January 19, 1953.
- He worked as both an actor and a musician.
- He received a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor in 1971.
- He has lived in Boulder City, Nevada, since 1986.
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References
- Malay Wikipedia — https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desi_Arnaz_Jr.Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, and parentage.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0036107/bio/Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, residence in Boulder City, and family details.
- TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/desi-arnaz-jr/Supports: Career overview, selected acting credits, award information, and family details.
- The Famous People — https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/desi-arnaz-jr--45986.phpSupports: Selected acting credits and career overview.