Claim to Fame:
Everyone knows Desi Jr. because of his famous parents Lucille Ball and Desi
Arnaz.
Family Life: Amy Arnaz (1989 - present) 1 child
Linda Purl (13 January 1979 - 1981) (divorced)
Brother of Lucie Arnaz
Son of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball.
Info: Desi has tried many different careers, all in the entertainment
industry. He's been a child actor, musician and an actor who has appeared in
many things. He even played his father in the movie 'The Mambo Kings.'
Trivia: His birth was one of the most publicized and anticipated births in
TV history. His parents were appearing in the sitcom 'I Love Lucy' and Lucy's
pregnancy was written into the story-
line of the show, a move considered daring and groundbreaking in those
conservative times. The same day Lucille Ball went to the hospital and gave
birth to Desi, Jr., the network ran the scheduled
episode where the fictional Lucy Ricardo gave birth to Little Ricky and millions
of TV viewers watched. The newborn child was shown on the first cover of TV
Guide.
He appeared on the first cover of TV Guide (April 1953) with mother Lucille
Ball.
In 1968, he and his sister, Lucie, played opposite their mother in her series
'Here's Lucy', as her children.
At age 12, he was the drummer for the hit rock act Dino, Desi, & Billy. Dino was
Dean Paul Martin, Dean Martin's son. Billy was Billy Hinsche. They had a top 40
hit in 1965 with "I'm A Fool".
Was portrayed by Matthew Perry in the TV movie 'Call Me Anna.'
He was romantically linked to Patty Duke, Liza Minnelli and Victoria Principal.
When Patty Duke gave birth to Sean Astin many assumed that Arnaz, Jr., was the
biological father. Years later, Arnaz, Jr., took a blood test to determine Sean
Astin's paternity. The test showed that Arnaz was not the father.
Where
is He Now: Residing with wife, Amy Arnaz, in Boulder City, Nevada,
where both are very active conducting a dance group and in civic affairs.
He is also currently, reforming his band, Ricci, Desi & Billy. This newly formed
musical group features original material as well as the songs of 60's when they
were a musical teen sensation
Dino, Desi & Billy, of which Desi and Billy Hinsche were founding members. Ricci
Martin (Dean Martin's youngest son) is Dino's younger brother.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
www.riccidesibilly.com
Write to Desi:
Desi Arnaz Jr
P. O. Box 60684
Boulder City, NV 89006
VIDEO CLIP: Check out this video clip of Desi Arnaz, Jr.
from his TV series 'Automan' Click Here
CREDITS:
The Mambo Kings (1992) .... Desi Arnaz Sr.
"Matlock" .... Michael Porter (1 episode, 1987)
- The Rat Pack (1987) TV Episode .... Michael Porter
"Automan" .... Walter Nebicher (13 episodes, 1983-1984)
- Club Ten (1984) TV Episode .... Walter Nebicher
- Death by Design (1984) TV Episode .... Walter Nebicher
- Zippers (1984) TV Episode .... Walter Nebicher
- Murder, Take One (1984) TV Episode .... Walter Nebicher
- Murder MTV (1984) TV Episode .... Walter Nebicher
(8 more)
House of the Long Shadows (1983) .... Kenneth Magee
The Night the Bridge Fell Down (1983) (TV) .... Johnny Pyle
Fake-Out (1982) .... Det. Clint Morgan
Advice to the Lovelorn (1981) (TV) .... Steve Vernon
Gridlock (1980) (TV) .... Robbie Reinhardt
Crisis in Mid-air (1979) (TV) .... Tim Donovan
How to Pick Up Girls! (1978) (TV) .... Robby Harrington
"Fantasy Island" .... Barney Hunter (1 episode, 1978)
- The Best Seller/Tomb (1978) TV Episode .... Barney Hunter
A Wedding (1978) (as Dezi Anaz, Jr.) .... Dino Sloan Corelli
The Courage and the Passion (1978) (TV) .... Sgt. Tom Wade
To Kill a Cop (1978) (TV) .... Martin Delahanty
"The Love Boat" .... Steve Hollis (2 episodes, 1978)
Black Market Baby (1977) (TV) .... Steve Aletti
Joyride (1977) .... Scott
Flight to Holocaust (1977) (TV) .... Rick Bender
"The Streets of San Francisco" .... B. J. Palmer (1 episode, 1976)
- In Case of Madness (1976) TV Episode .... B. J. Palmer
"Police Story" .... Jay Vernon / ... (2 episodes, 1976)
- The Other Side of the Badge (1976) TV Episode .... Jay Vernon
- Spanish Class (1976) TV Episode .... Officer Taylor
Having Babies (1976) (TV) .... Frank Gorman
"Medical Story" .... Jerry Mitchell (1 episode, 1975)
- A Life in the Balance (1975) TV Episode .... Jerry Mitchell
"Medical Center" (1 episode, 1975)
- The Rip-Off (1975) TV Episode
Billy Two Hats (1974) .... Billy Two Hats
Marco (1973) .... Marco Polo
She Lives! (1973) (TV) .... Andy Reed
The Voyage of the Yes (1973) (TV) .... Cal Markwell
"Here's Lucy" .... Craig Carter (3 episodes, 1968-1972)
- Lucy and Joe Namath (1972) TV Episode .... Craig Carter
- Lucy the Crusader (1970) TV Episode .... Craig Carter
- Lucy Visits Jack Benny (1968) TV Episode .... Craig Carter
"Love, American Style" .... Alan ("Love & the Motel Mixup") (1971)
"The Mod Squad" .... Victor Emory (1 episode, 1971)
- Feet of Clay (1971) TV Episode .... Victor Emory
Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones (1971) (TV) .... Bo Jo Jones
"Night Gallery" .... Doran (1 episode, 1971)
- A Death in the Family (1971) TV Episode .... Doran
Red Sky at Morning (1971) .... William 'Steenie' Stenopolous
"The Brady Bunch" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
- The Possible Dream (1970) TV Episode .... Himself
"The Mothers-In-Law" .... Tommy (2 episodes, 1968)
- The Matador Makes a Movie (1968) TV Episode
- The Hombre Who Came to Dinner: Part 2 (1968) TV Episode .... Tommy
"The Lucy Show" .... Spectator (5 episodes, 1962-1965)
- Lucy at Marineland (1965) TV Episode (uncredited) .... Spectator
- Lucy and the Scout Trip (1964) TV Episode
- Lucy and the Little League (1963) TV Episode
- Lucy Visits the White House (1963) TV Episode
- Lucy Is a Referee (1962) TV Episode
"I Love Lucy" .... Extra at Unveiling (1 episode, 1957)
- The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue (1957) TV Episode (uncredited)
DISCOGRAPHY:
Live from Boulder City
Bay of Plenty
Live in Vegas!
Updated:
1/7/2007
scheduled
episode where the fictional Lucy Ricardo gave birth to Little Ricky and millions
of TV viewers watched. The newborn child was shown on the first cover of TV
Guide.
Where
is He Now: Residing with wife, Amy Arnaz, in Boulder City, Nevada,
where both are very active conducting a dance group and in civic affairs.
