Desi Arnaz

Biography

Desi Arnaz was a Cuban-born American musician, actor, and television producer who gained international renown leading the Desi Arnaz Orchestra. He is best known for his iconic role as Ricky Ricardo on the hit sitcom I Love Lucy, starring alongside his wife Lucille Ball. Arnaz co-founded Desilu Productions with Lucille Ball and pioneered the syndicated rerun format.