Desi Arnaz
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Summary
Desi Arnaz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Santiago de Cuba[2]. He was born on March 2, 1917[3]. He died in Del Mar[4]. He died on December 2, 1986[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], guitarist[8], bandleader[9], and conductor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,972 views/month, #5,379 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Desi Arnaz's place of birth was Santiago de Cuba[2].
- Desi Arnaz passed away in Del Mar[4].
- Desi Arnaz was born on March 2, 1917[3].
- Desi Arnaz died on December 2, 1986[5].
- Desi Arnaz's father was Desiderio Alberto Arnaz II[12].
- Desi Arnaz was married to Lucille Ball[13].
- A child of Desi Arnaz was Desi Arnaz, Jr.[14].
- A child of Desi Arnaz was Lucie Arnaz[15].
- Desi Arnaz held citizenship in United States[16].
- Desi Arnaz held citizenship in Cuba[17].
- Spanish was Desi Arnaz's native language[18].
- Desi Arnaz's professions included television actor[6].
- Desi Arnaz's professions included film actor[7].
- Desi Arnaz worked as a guitarist[8].
- Desi Arnaz worked as a bandleader[9].
- Desi Arnaz's professions included conductor[10].
- Desi Arnaz's professions included singer[19].
- Desi Arnaz was educated at Saint Leo University[20].
- Desi Arnaz's education included a stint at Miami High School[21].
- Desi Arnaz received the American Campaign Medal[22].
- Desi Arnaz received the World War II Victory Medal[23].
- Desi Arnaz received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].
- Desi Arnaz is recorded as male[25].
- Desi Arnaz's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Desi Arnaz was affiliated with the Republican Party[27].
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Origins and Family
Desi Arnaz's place of birth was Santiago de Cuba[2]. He was born on March 2, 1917[3]. His father was Desiderio Alberto Arnaz II[12]. Spanish was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Saint Leo University[20], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1889[30], headquartered in St. Leo[31] and Miami High School[21], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1903[34], headquartered in Miami[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], guitarist[8], bandleader[9], conductor[10], and singer[19].
Recognition
Awards received include American Campaign Medal[22], a campaign medal[36], in United States[37], founded in 1942[38]; World War II Victory Medal[23], an United States service medals of the world wars[39], in United States[40], founded in 1945[41]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], a commemorative plaque[42], in United States[43].
Personal Life
Among Desi Arnaz's spouses was Lucille Ball[13]. Children include he, Jr.[14], an actor[44], b. 1953[45], of United States[46] and Lucie Arnaz[15], a singer[47], b. 1951[48], of United States[49], awarded the Theatre World Award[50]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[27].
Death and Burial
Desi Arnaz died on December 2, 1986[5]. He passed away in Del Mar[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[51].
Why It Matters
Desi Arnaz ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,972 views/month, #5,379 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Desi Arnaz born?
Born in Santiago de Cuba[2].
Where did Desi Arnaz die?
Desi Arnaz died in Del Mar[4].
Who were Desi Arnaz's parents?
Desi Arnaz's father was Desiderio Alberto Arnaz II[12].
Who was Desi Arnaz married to?
Desi Arnaz's spouses include Lucille Ball[13].
What did Desi Arnaz do for work?
Desi Arnaz worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], guitarist[8], bandleader[9], and conductor[10].
Where did Desi Arnaz go to school?
Desi Arnaz was educated at Saint Leo University[20] and Miami High School[21].
What awards did Desi Arnaz receive?
Honors received include American Campaign Medal[22], World War II Victory Medal[23], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].