Desi Arnaz (March 2, 1917 – December 2, 1986)

Desi Arnaz  was a Cuban-born musician, actor and television producer. He first
gained international recognition as the leader of a Latin music band, the Desi
Arnaz Orchestra. He is best known for his role as Ricky Ricardo on the CBS-TV
comedy series I Love Lucy (1951-1957), starring with his real life wife Lucille
Ball.

Desi Arnaz “warming up” the audience prior to filming, 1952.