Desi Arnaz
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Desi Arnaz
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 (11,805 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].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1917-03-02[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1986-12-02[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: d16b8052-e213-4a61-bc57-eea94886141d[32]
Body
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[33], in United States[34], founded in 1889[35], headquartered in St. Leo[36] and Miami High School[21], a high school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1903[39], headquartered in Miami[40].
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[41], in United States[42], founded in 1942[43]; World War II Victory Medal[23], an United States service medals of the world wars[44], in United States[45], founded in 1945[46]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], a commemorative plaque[47], in United States[48].
Personal Life
Among Desi Arnaz's spouses was Lucille Ball[13]. Children include he, Jr.[14], an actor[49], b. 1953[50], of United States[51] and Lucie Arnaz[15], a singer[52], b. 1951[53], of United States[54], awarded the Theatre World Award[55]. 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[56].
Why It Matters
Desi Arnaz ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,805 views/month, #5,379 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Desi Arnaz born?
Born in Santiago de Cuba[2], Desi Arnaz…
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].