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Desi Arnaz was listed as a television actor, film actor and guitarist. Desi Arnaz was born in Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba on March 2, 1917. Death is recorded on December 2, 1986, at the age of 69. Schooling on record includes Miami High School and Saint Leo University. Listed accolades include American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1960).
My Take
Desi Arnaz fascinates me as much as a builder as a performer. Most people know him as Ricky Ricardo opposite Lucille Ball, but the more important story is what he created behind the camera. He and Ball pioneered the syndicated rerun, a quietly revolutionary idea that reshaped the entire economics of television. A Cuban-American bandleader and guitarist who turned a sitcom into a production empire, he proved that the real power often sits with the person structuring the deal, not just the one delivering the punchline. His 1960 Walk of Fame star feels almost understated for someone who changed how the medium works.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Desi Arnaz
- Name (Japanese)
- デジ・アーナズ
- Reading
- でじ・あーなず
- Born
- March 2, 1917 – December 2, 1986
- Origin
- Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / guitarist / bandleader / conductor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Miami High School
- University
- Saint Leo University
Awards & achievements
- American Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- 1960 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desi%20Arnaz
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%87%E3%82%B8%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%82%BA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q472535
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Desi Arnaz born?
Born March 2, 1917.
When did Desi Arnaz die?
Died December 2, 1986, aged 69.
Where was Desi Arnaz from?
Desi Arnaz was from Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba.
What did Desi Arnaz do?
Desi Arnaz worked as television actor, film actor, guitarist, bandleader, conductor.
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