Desi Arnaz
- Born
- 2 March 1917 (69 years old)
- Passed away
- 2 December 1986
- Place of birth
- Santiago, Cuba
- Gender
- Male
Desi Arnaz (March 2, 1917 – December 2, 1986) was a Cuban-born American musician, actor and television producer. While he gained international renown for leading a Latin music band, the Desi Arnaz Orchestra, he is best known for his role as Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy, starring with then-wife Lucille Ball.
