Desi Arnaz Jr. Net Worth 2024: Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Kids, Bio-Wiki

Celebrated Name:	Desi Arnaz Jr
Real Name/Full Name:	Desiderio  Alberto Arnaz
Gender:	Male
Age:	71 years old
Birth Date:	19 January 1953
Birth Place:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.67 m
Weight:	68kg
Sexual Orientation:	Straight
Marital Status:	Divorce
Wife/Spouse (Name):	Amy Arnaz (m. 1987–2015), Linda Purl (m. 1980–1981)
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter):	Yes
Dating/Girlfriend (Name):	N/A
Is Desi Arnaz Jr Gay?:	No
Profession:	Actor, Musician
Salary:	N/A
Net Worth in 2024:	$55 million
Last Updated:	April 2024

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Early Life & Biography

Desiderio  Alberto  Arnaz  IV was born to a celebrity couple, and television stars  Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball back on the 19 of January 1953 in Los Angeles,  California.  His older sister also is an actress, Lucie Arnaz, born in 1951.

He became a celebrity right from his mother`s womb as his birth was the most publicized in television history. His mother`s pregnancy was part of the storyline of the television sitcom`s I LOVE LUCY, where Lucille and his father Arnaz were participants. He even appeared on the cover page of the American TV Guide magazine, which had the title ` Lucy`s $50,000,000 baby.’

Much about his school life is not told, but it is known that he attended University High School in West Los Angeles.

Personal Life

Desi began his relationship life right from a tender age of 15. It was proven through a DNA test in 1991 that he has a daughter, Julia Arnaz, from a relationship with a model whose name has not been made public.

He went ahead and dated another actress, Patty Duke when he was only 17. He also accompanied her to the 1970 Emmy Awards ceremony, where she won the Emmy for Outstanding Single Performance. His mother, however, was not for this relationship, and as a result, they broke up.

Desi was an excellent friend maker and probably romantic as he started romantic relationships with people who were older than him and managed to sail through being brought down only by his mother.

He still went on and got into another relationship with Liza Minnelli, who is an entertainer. He as well accompanied her Academy Awards ceremony of March 1973, where she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. His mother was again against this relationship, and it ended.

He married actress Linda Purl in 1980 and divorced her in 1981 and remarried again six years later, October 8, 1987, to Amy Laura Bargiel. The couple lived in Boulder City, Nevada, together with Haley, their daughter. Along with his wife, they owned the Boulder Theatre.

Unfortunately, Linda, Arnaz`s wife, died of cancer in 2015. After that, there has been no information about Desi`s relationship.

Age, Height, and Weight

Being born on 19 January 1953, Desi Arnaz Jr is 71 years old as of today’s date 24th April 2024. His height is 1.67m tall, and his weight is 68 kg.

Career

He commenced his job at a young age of 12 as a drummer with a band that consisted of Billy, Desi, and Dino, together with Dean Martin and Billy Hinsche. They released hit songs such as ` I`m a fool’ and` Not the Loving Kind ‘in 1965.

Together with his sister, they acted in `Here`s Lucy ‘as the children of their mother in the play. He was the guest-starring in 1968 playing the role of Jerry and Suzie`s drum – playing a friend in part2 of, ` The Hombre Who Came to Dinner.’

He again appeared on The Brady Bunch episode ‘The Possible Dream ‘in 1970 before playing the title role Billy Two Hats together with Gregory Peck. He appeared in two episodes of television series, The Streets of San Francisco in 1976.

He led the film Joyride in 1977. He appeared in many television series in the 1980s.

He featured in the 1992 movie The Mambo Kings, where he played his father.

He became the vice- president of the board of Directors of the Lucille Ball Arnaz Centre from 2002 before he resigned in 2007 due to disputes with the executive director. He performed in Babalu at the Coolidge Auditorium on the 15^th of  October.

Awards & Achievements

Desi was a nominee and winner in many Emmy Awards and other prizes.

He was the winner in the 1956 Golden Globe.

In 1952 and 1955, he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Awards and won the same award in 1954 and 1953.

In 2004, he was the winner of OFTA TV Hall of Fame and also won the 1960 Star on the Walk of Fame.

Net Worth& Salary of Desi Arnaz Jr in 2024

As of April 2024, Desi Arnaz Jr is said to be having an estimated net worth of about $55 million. He has drawn a lot of money from the many films that he has played and the numerous sets of television shows and plays that he has featured.

Desi Arnaz Jr is an inspirational actor and musician who has proved to the world that talent pays a lot and is so crucial in one’s life. He began putting his expertise into practice at the age of 12.

He has been making headlines through his acting profession. He truly is an excellent example to many who aspire to be actors and musicians.