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Desi Arnaz

Desi Arnaz

Born in Santiago, Cuba on March 2, 1917 — died December 2, 1986 (aged 69)

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.

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The Long, Long Trailer

The Long, Long Trailer

Lucy and Desi

Lucy and Desi

Bataan

Bataan

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist

The Fountain of Youth

The Fountain of Youth

Too Many Girls

Too Many Girls

Star Trek: The Cage

Star Trek: The Cage

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