Desi Arnaz Jr: Age, Weight, Height, Wife, Kids, Bio, Net Worth

You may be very familiar with Desi Arnaz Jr., but how tall and what his net worth is in 2021? We have created this article to provide information about Desi Arnaz Jr.’s career, professional and personal lives, net worth, age, height, and weight. Let’s get started, if that’s you.

Early Life and Biography

Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV was the son of a famous couple. Television stars Desi Arnaz (left) and Lucille Bal (right) were born in Los Angeles, California on January 19, 1953. Lucie Arnaz is his older sister and an actress. She was born in 1951.

His mother’s birth made him a star right out of his mother’s womb. It was the most widely reported television birth ever. Lucille and Arnaz, his father, were both involved in the storyline for I LOVE LUCY’s television sitcom. His mother’s pregnancy was also part of the TV sitcom’s I LOVE LUCY. He was even featured on the cover of American TV Guide magazine with the title “Lucy’s $50,000,000 baby”.

It is unknown much about his school life, but it is known that University High School was located in West Los Angeles.

Personal Life

Desi started his relationship at the tender age of 15 years. A DNA test in 1991 proved that Desi has a daughter, Julia Arnaz. This was from a relationship with an unknown model.

When he was just 17, he began to date Patty Duke, an actress. He also accompanied Patty Duke to the 1970 Emmy Awards ceremony where she won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Performance. However, his mother was not interested in this relationship and they split.

Desi was a great friend maker and possibly romantic. He started romantic relationships with older people and was able to navigate through being brought down by his mother.

He continued to be with Liza Minnelli and began a second relationship. Liza Minnelli is an entertainer. He also accompanied Liza Minnelli to the Academy Awards ceremony in March 1973, where she was awarded the Academy Award as Best Actress. It ended because his mother opposed it again.

In 1980, he married Linda Purl, an actress, and in 1981 he divorced her. He remarried six years later to Amy Laura Bargiel, on October 8, 1987. They lived together in Boulder City, Nevada with Haley, their little girl. They owned the Boulder Theatre together with Haley, their daughter.

Unfortunately, Linda, Arnaz’s wife, passed away from cancer in 2015. There has been no further information regarding Desi’s relationship.

Age, height, and weight

Desi Arnaz Jr was born on the 19th of January 1953. He is now 68 years old. The date is 20 October 2021. His height is 1.67m and his weight is at 68kg.

Career

At the age of 12, he began his career as a drummer in a band consisting of Billy, Desi and Billy Hinsche. In 1965, they released hits such as “I’m a fool” and “Not the Loving Kind”.

He acted with his sister in “Here’s Lucy” as the children of his mother. In 1968, he was guest-starring as Jerry and Suzie’s drum. He also played a friend in Part 2 of “The Hombre Who Came To Dinner”.

In 1970, he appeared again on The Brady Bunch’s episode “The Possible Dream” before taking the role of Billy Two Hats with Gregory Peck. In 1976, he appeared in two episodes of The Streets of San Francisco.

In 1977, he was the director of Joyride. In the 1980s, he appeared in numerous television series.

He was seen in 1992’s The Mambo Kings as his father.

From 2002, he was vice-president of the board of directors of the Lucille Ball Arnaz Centre. In 2007, he resigned due to disagreements with the executive director. He performed in Babalu, at the Coolidge Auditorium, on the 15th October.

Recognitions & Awards

• Desi was nominated for and won many Emmy Awards, and other prizes.
• 1956 Golden Globes: He was the winner
• He was nominated in 1952 and 1955 for Primetime Emmy Awards. In 1954 and 1953, he won the same award.
• He was the OFTA TV Hall of Fame winner in 2004 and also received the 1960 Star on the Walk of Fame.

Desi Arnaz Jr.’s Net Worth and Salary in 2021

Desi Arnaz Jr. is estimated to have a net worth of $55 million as of October 2021. His many roles in films and television shows have earned him a lot of money.

Desi Arnaz Jr. is an inspiring actor and musician. He has proven to the world that talent is important and can make a difference in your life. At the age of 12, he began to put his knowledge into practice.

His acting career has made him a household name. He is an example for many actors and musicians who want to become actors.