In this final edition of musicians with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, I am honoring an iconic musician and actor that, with his wife, defined pop culture then and created a lasting influence on Hollywood.
His name is Desi Arnaz. His wife is Lucille Ball. I Love Lucy, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, Desilu Productions (although later bought out) overseeing many hit television programs. Let's focus on Desi.
Desi - March 2, 1917 - December 2, 1986
Lucy - August 6, 1911 - April 26, 1989
Desi Arnaz was a Cuban actor, musician, and bandleader of the Desi Arnaz Orchestra. His instrument of choice was the conga drums and made them popular in the United States. He also showcase the conga line.
Desi has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - one for his contribution to motion pictures (6301 Hollywood Boulevard) & one for his contribution to television.
Honors -
Emmy Awards - 4 Nominations, 2 Wins
Golden Globe Award - Best Television Achievement*
*Helping shape American comedy through contributions onset & behind the camera
Inducted into the Television Academy's Hall of Fame
Desi and Lucy paved the way for syndicated reruns with I Love Lucy as an example.
Desi Arnaz's filmography is broken down by category - Actor, Producer, Writer, Director
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