Desiderio Alberto Arnaz is better known by his stage name Desi Arnaz Jr. He is an actor and musician from the United States. The name of his parents are Lucille and Desi Arnaz.
Desi Arnaz Jr is an inspiring actor and singer who has shown the world that skill pays off and is extremely important in one’s life. At the age of 12, he began putting his knowledge into practice. His acting career has gotten him a lot of attention. He is a fantastic role model for many aspiring performers and singers.
| Life & Career |
Arnaz was born on 19 January 1953, in Los Angeles, California, to a celebrity marriage, television stars Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. Lucie Arnaz, his older sister, was born in 1951 and is also an actress. Desi Arnaz Jr is 69 years old and stands 1.67 meters tall and weighs 68 kg.
He was a star from the moment he was born, as his birth was the most widely broadcast in television history. The pregnancy of his mother was featured in the television sitcom. He was even featured on the cover of the American TV magazine.
At the age of 12, he began working as a drummer with a band that included Billy, Desi, and Dino, as well as Dean Martin and Billy Hinsche. In year 1965, they had popular songs including I’m a fool and Not the Loving Kind. In Here’s Lucy, he and his sister played the children of their mother in the play.
In year 1970, he returned to The Brady Bunch for the episode The Possible Dream, before starring alongside Gregory Peck in the film. In year 1976, he participated in two episodes of the television show Streets of Francisco. In year 1977, he starred in the film Joyride. In the 1980s, he appeared in a number of television shows. He played the role of his father in the year 1992 film, The Mambo Kings.
He served as vice president of the Ball Arnaz Centre’s board of directors, when he left owing to disagreements with the executive director. On the 15th of October, he played in Babalu at the Auditorium.
He won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture in 1956. He was nominated for Primetime Awards in year 1952 and year 1955. He won the honor in year 1954 and year 1953. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame and received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame also.
| Personal Life & Relationships |
At the age of 17, he began dating actress, Patty Duke. He also accompanied her to the Awards, where she received the Performance award. His mother was not a fan of the relationship, and they ended up breaking up.
He went on to form a new relationship with performer Liza Minnelli and accompanied her to the Awards ceremony when she received the Best Actress Oscar. His mother objected to the connection once more, and it terminated again.
He married actress Linda Purl in year 1980 but divorced her in year 1981. Then he married Amy Laura Bargiel 6 years later in year 1987. Haley was the name of their daughter and they resided in Nevada. Linda, Arnaz’s first wife, passed away from cancer in year 2015.
| Net Worth |
Desi Arnaz Jr is claimed to have a net worth of around $55 million dollars. He has amassed a sizable fortune through the several films in which he has appeared, as well as the countless television series and plays in which he has appeared.