Desi Arnaz
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.
Known for
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
2025 • Self/Ricky Ricardo (archive footage)
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025 • Self (archive footage)
Lucy and Desi
2022 • Self (archive footage)
My Darling Vivian
2020 • Self (archive footage)
I Love Lucy Christmas Special
2016 • Ricky
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
2011 • Ricky Ricardo (archive footage)
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
2005 • Manuelito (segment "Too Many Girls") (archive footage)
Judy Garland: By Myself
2004 • Self (archive footage)
Full filmography
A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
View movie2025 • Self/Ricky Ricardo (archive footage)
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
View movie2005 • Manuelito (segment "Too Many Girls") (archive footage)
Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
View movie2000 • Self (archive footage)
Television: The First Fifty Years
View movie1999 • Ricky Ricardo (archive footage)
The Man in the Funny Suit
View movie1960 • Self - Host
