Desi Arnaz
Desi Arnaz
Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III, better known as Desi Arnaz or Desi Arnaz, Sr., was a Cuban-born American musician, actor, television producer, writer, and director. He is best remembered for his role as Ricky Ricardo on the American television series sitcom I Love Lucy, starring with Lucille Ball, to whom he was married at the time. Arnaz was also internationally renowned for leading his Latin music band, the Desi Arnaz Orchestra. Ball and he are generally credited as...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWorld Music Singer
Date of Birth2 March 1917
CountryUnited States of America
Al Jolson was one of the greatest entertainers who ever lived.
One of my biggest problems with comedy was that I did not understand some of the jokes.
I learned a lot from Xavier Cugat.
I don't think anyone can tell you what it is that makes you a star.
I went to high school with Al Capone.
Joe McCarthy and his Senate hearings were like witch-hunts.
Since I was very young I have always worked hard at whatever I have had to do.
The success of I Love Lucy is something that happens only once in a lifetime, if you are fortunate enough to have it happen at all.
The thing I remember about New York was how little I felt. I arrived with one small bag and $15.
When I get in the sun I get very tanned. You can't tell me from the native fishermen in Hawaii or Mexico.
Lucy and I would love furiously and fight furiously.
Failure is the most terrible thing in our business. When we fail, the whole world knows about it.
At times we were criticized for doing too much slapstick. I don't believe in mild comedy, and neither does Lucy.