Who is Desi Arnaz Jr.? See Net-worth, Quote, Awards, Fact, Wiki

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Desi Arnaz Jr. is a Los Angeles, California-born American actor and musician, probably best known for his roles in movies including “The Brady Bunch” and “Police Story” among others. Born to veteran entertainers Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball on 19 January 1953, the actor has been a part of the American entertainment industry since his birth, as his birth itself was filmed and made a part of the television sitcom “I Love Lucy” on national television, in which both his parents starred.

A successful actor and a musician born with a silver spoon in his mouth, just how rich is Desi Arnaz Jr. as of early 2017? Authoritative sources estimate that Desi’s net worth is over $40 million, accumulated from his career in the entertainment industry since the late ‘50s, plus inheritance from both of his parents.

Desi Arnaz, Jr. Net Worth $40 Million

Being a son to star actors showed him the way to the entertainment industry. Inclined towards music, Desi started a band named Dino, (Dean Martin’s son) Desi, & Billy at the age of twelve in which his role was to play the drums. The band went on to have hit singles “I’m A Fool” and “Not The Lovin’ Kind”, which not only gave exposure to the child artists, but also helped Desi find his inspiration to become an entertainer for life. He then started his acting career as he and his sister played the roles of his mother Lucy’s children in the movie “Here’s Lucy” in 1968. Eventually, he appeared in Hollywood movies including “Red Sky at Morning”, “Billy Two Hats” in the title role opposite Gregory Peck, “Joyride”, “A Wedding”, “House of the Long Shadows”, “The Mambo Kings” and several more. All of these movies added to his wealth in a significant way.

Desi Arnaz’s acting career was not confined to Hollywood movies, as he has been seen on television more often than the big screen. He has appeared in television series and TV movies such as “Black Market Baby”, “Police Story”, “Automan”, “Gridlock” and “Advice to the Lovelorn” among many more. All of these television and movie skits have added greatly to Desi’s riches.

Apart from being an actor and musician, he is also the owner of the “Boulder Theatre”, which is based in Nevada. This theatre speaks for Desi’s love towards acting, while also helping him add to his net worth with its revenue. Desi also did not forget the musical side of his career, as he reformed the band Dino, Desi & Billy now called Ricci, Desi & Billy as Ricci Martin joined the band in 1998 to fill the part left by Dean Paul Martin, Ricci’s brother. The band toured during 1998 until 2010, performing new songs, and the hit songs sung by their previous band.

As for his personal life, Desi Arnaz has been married twice, firstly with Linda Puri from 1980 to just 1981, and then he married Amy Laura Bargiel in 1987, with whom he had two daughters. Desi is now a widower since Amy died of cancer in January 2015.



Full Name Desi Arnaz
Net Worth $40 Million
Date Of Birth January 19, 1953
Place Of Birth Los Angeles, California, United States
Height 5′ 11″ (1.8 m)
Profession Actor, Musician
Nationality American
Spouse Amy Arnaz (m. 1987-2015, her death), Linda Purl (m. 1980–1981)
Children Haley Arnaz, Julia Arnaz
Parents Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz
Siblings Lucie Arnaz
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/desiarnazjr/
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0036107
Allmusic www.allmusic.com/artist/desi-arnaz-jr-mn0001587106
Awards Golden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year – Actor (1971)
Music Groups Dino, Desi & Billy (Ricci, Desi & Billy)
Nominations Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Special Class Program (2002)
Movies “Red Sky at Morning”, “Billy Two Hats”,, “House of the Long Shadows” (1983), “A Wedding” (1978), “Joyride” (1977), “The Mambo Kings” (1992), “Here’s Lucy” (1968)
TV Shows “Automan (1983-1984)”, “Black Market Baby”, “Police Story”, “Automan”, “Gridlock” (1980), “Advice to the Lovelorn”, “The Streets of San Francisco”
Title Salary
Here’s Lucy (1968) $25,200 (1970)
Here’s Lucy (1968) $20,400 (1969)
Here’s Lucy (1968) $17,600 (1968)
Fact
1 Desi’s wife Amy died January 23, 2015 at the age of 63 from a long battle of cancer. Desi Arnaz Jr.’s Facebook Page operated by close family friend Jaime Vermeulen, helped carry the announcement to the fans sent out by the Arnaz Family.
2 According to the life Magazine announcement of his birth he weighed 3.883894 Kilos or 8 lbs 9 oz at birth the announcement of his birth appeared in the Milestones column of the time magazine issue dated 1/26/1953 one week after his birth he and his older sister Lucie averaged 7 lbs 15.5 oz.
3 Desi’s wife Amy died on January 23, 2015 at the age of 63 after a long battle with cancer.
4 Father of Julia Desiree Howe born in 1969 to Susan Callahan-Howe.
5 Residing with wife, Amy Arnaz, in Boulder City, Nevada, where they own the Boulder Theatre (a former cinema converted into a live theater) and are very active conducting the Boulder City Ballet Company and in civic affairs. [January 2003]
6 Stepson of Gary Morton.
7 Appeared as a contestant on the original The Dating Game (1965) in 1967. Lost to Spencer Leyton, a college student.
8 His marriage to Linda Purl was very brief (1980-1981), but they have remained long-lasting friends. Linda has performed her cabaret show at Arnaz’ Boulder Theatre in Boulder City with Desi even singing a couple of numbers with her and playing drums for a number or two. He and Linda also co-starred together in a 1998 production of “Love Letters”.
9 Born in the same hospital as Micky Dolenz, Natalie Cole, and former girlfriend Liza Minnelli.
10 Nephew of Fred Ball and Kenny Morgan.
11 Brother-in-law of Laurence Luckinbill.
12 Legally adopted his stepdaughter, Haley Arnaz. Mother is Amy Arnaz. Father is Amy’s first husband, Gary Charf. Haley is also a performer.
13 Portrayed his own father, Desi Arnaz in The Mambo Kings (1992).
14 At age 12, he was the drummer for the hit rock act Dino, Desi, & Billy. Dino was Dean Paul Martin, Dean Martin’s son. Billy was Billy Hinsche. They had a top 40 hit in 1965 with “I’m A Fool” (on Frank Sinatra’s Reprise Records label, which had just been picked up for distribution by Warner Bros. Records).
15 Was believed to be the biological father of Patty Duke’s oldest son Sean Astin until the two men developed a friendship and agreed to blood testing in the 1990s.
16 He appeared on the first cover of TV Guide (April 1953) with mother Lucille Ball.
17 Son of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball.
18 Younger brother of Lucie Arnaz.

Actor

Title Year Status Character
The Mambo Kings 1992 Desi Arnaz Sr.
Paul Reiser Out on a Whim 1987 TV Movie
Matlock 1987 TV Series Michael Porter
Automan 1983-1984 TV Series Walter Nebicher
The Night the Bridge Fell Down 1983 TV Movie Johnny Pyle
House of the Long Shadows 1983 Kenneth Magee (as Desi Arnaz)
Fake-Out 1982 Det. Clint Morgan
Advice to the Lovelorn 1981 TV Movie Steve Vernon
Gridlock 1980 TV Movie Robbie Reinhardt
Crisis in Mid-air 1979 TV Movie Tim Donovan
How to Pick Up Girls! 1978 TV Movie Robby Harrington
Fantasy Island 1978 TV Series Barney Hunter
A Wedding 1978 Dino Corelli
The Courage and the Passion 1978 TV Movie Sgt. Tom Wade
To Kill a Cop 1978 TV Movie Martin Delahanty
The Love Boat 1978 TV Series Steve Hollis
Black Market Baby 1977 TV Movie Steve Aletti
Joyride 1977 Scott
Flight to Holocaust 1977 TV Movie Rick Bender
The Streets of San Francisco 1976 TV Series B.J. Palmer
Police Story 1976 TV Series Jay Vernon / Officer Taylor
Having Babies 1976 TV Movie Frank Gorman
Medical Story 1975 TV Series Jerry Mitchell
Medical Center 1975 TV Series
Billy Two Hats 1974 Billy Two Hats
Marco 1973 Marco Polo
She Lives! 1973 TV Movie Andy Reed
Voyage of the Yes 1973 TV Movie Cal Markwell
Here’s Lucy 1968-1972 TV Series Craig Carter
Love, American Style 1971 TV Series Alan (segment “Love and the Motel Mixup”)
Mod Squad 1971 TV Series Vincent Emory
Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones 1971 TV Movie Bo Jo Jones
Night Gallery 1971 TV Series Doran (segment “Death in the Family”)
Red Sky at Morning 1971 William ‘Steenie’ Stenopolous
The Brady Bunch 1970 TV Series Desi Arnaz, Jr.
The Mothers-In-Law 1967-1968 TV Series Man with Clapboard / Tommy / Drummer
The Carol Channing Show 1966 TV Movie Tango Dancer
The Lucy Show 1962-1965 TV Series Billy Simmons Billy Boy
I Love Lucy 1957 TV Series Spectator at Unveiling

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Hell Ride 2008 performer: “She’s So Far Out She’s In” – as Desi
I Love Lucy’s 50th Anniversary Special 2001 TV Movie documentary performer: “Patria”
Voyage of the Yes 1973 TV Movie performer: “El Condor Pasa”
Here’s Lucy 1968-1970 TV Series performer – 2 episodes
The Dean Martin Show 1968 TV Series performer – 1 episode
Murderers’ Row 1966 performer: “If You’re Thinking What I’m Thinking” – as Desi

Producer

Title Year Status Character
I Love Lucy’s 50th Anniversary Special 2001 TV Movie documentary executive producer

Thanks

Title Year Status Character
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years 1976 TV Movie documentary special thanks

Self

Title Year Status Character
Here’s Lucy Spotlight: Lucie Arnaz 2012 Video documentary short Himself – Interviewee / Clips from ‘Here’s Lucy’
Calling Automan: The Auto Feature 2012 Video documentary short Himself
20/20 2012 TV Series documentary Himself – Lucille Ball’s Son
House of the Long Shadows… Revisited 2012 Documentary Himself
Here’s Lucy Spotlight: Desi Arnaz Jr. 2012 Video documentary short Himself – Interviewee / Production footage & episode clips from ‘Here’s Lucy’ / home movie footage
Here’s Harry: Remembering Gale Gordon 2011 Video documentary short Himself – Interviewee / Outtake footage & episode clips from ‘Here’s Lucy’
Here’s Lucy: On Location 2009 Documentary short Himself – Interviewee / Production footage & episode clips from ‘Here’s Lucy’
Meet the Carters 2009 Video documentary short Himself – Interviewee
The 5th Annual TV Land Awards 2007 TV Special Himself – Winner (“The Legacy of Laughter”)
Entertainment Tonight 2007 TV Series Himself
A Wedding: Altman Style 2006 Video documentary short Himself
Perspective on Altman’s ‘Perfect Couple’ 2006 Video documentary short Himself
The Desilu Story 2003 TV Movie documentary Himself
TV Road Trip 2002 TV Movie documentary Himself
ESPN SportsCentury 2002 TV Series documentary Himself
I Love Lucy’s 50th Anniversary Special 2001 TV Movie documentary Son
One on One with John Tesh 1992 TV Series Himself
The 7th Annual Television Academy Hall of Fame Awards 1990 TV Special Himself
Our Time 1985 TV Series Himself
All-Star Party for Lucille Ball 1984 TV Special Himself
Breakaway 1984 TV Series Himself
Good Morning America 1979-1984 TV Series Himself
I Love Liberty 1982 TV Special Himself
The Alan Thicke Show 1981 TV Series Himself
Password Plus 1981 TV Series Himself
The Mike Douglas Show 1976-1978 TV Series Himself – Actor
Saturday Night Live 1976-1978 TV Series Himself / Ricky Ricardo / Youngblood
Dinah! 1975-1978 TV Series Himself
Donny and Marie 1978 TV Series Himself
California My Way 1974 TV Movie Himself – Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1972-1974 TV Series Himself
The Merv Griffin Show 1973 TV Series Himself
The 45th Annual Academy Awards 1973 TV Special Himself – Audience Member (uncredited)
Salute to Oscar Hammerstein II 1972 TV Special Himself
The David Frost Show 1972 TV Series Himself
The 29th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1972 TV Special Himself
Mantrap 1971 TV Series Himself
The Kraft Music Hall 1970 TV Series Himself
The Hollywood Squares 1970 TV Series Guest Appearance
The Joey Bishop Show 1968-1969 TV Series Himself
The Dean Martin Show 1968 TV Series Himself – Dino, Desi & Billy Member
Dream Girl of ’67 1967 TV Series Himself – Bachelor Judge
Murderers’ Row 1966 Himself (as Dino, Desi & Billy)
Sammy Davis and the Wonderful World of Children 1965 TV Special Dino, Desi & Billy
Password All-Stars 1964 TV Series Himself
The Jack Paar Tonight Show 1960 TV Series Himself
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show 1960 TV Series Himself

Archive Footage

Title Year Status Character
Entertainment Tonight 2015 TV Series Himself
American Masters 2000 TV Series documentary Himself
Best of Schiller’s Reel 1994 Video Himself
Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie 1993 TV Movie documentary Himself
Good Old Days Part II 1978 TV Special Himself
Here’s Lucy 1973 TV Series Craig Carter

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
1972 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Most Promising Newcomer – Male Red Sky at Morning (1971)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2002 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Special Class Program I Love Lucy’s 50th Anniversary Special (2001)

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