What is Desi Arnaz Jr's Net Worth: Biography,Net Worth &...

Publish date: 2024-03-11

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Desi Arnaz Jr is a retired American actor and musician who has an estimated net worth of US$40 million dollars as of June 2023. He was a star right from his birth as his birth was televised on the sitcom “I Love Lucy”.

He amassed his wealth through his acting and music career as well as his investments in real estate. It must be known that he also inherited millions of dollars from his parents Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball.

Who is Desi Arnaz Jr?

Desiderio Alberto Arnaz IV, son of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball was born on January 19, 1953 at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Los Angeles, California in the United States. He is an American national and currently 70 years in 2023.

Being born into a family of entertainers, his birth was one of the televised in history. His parents starred in the sitcom “I Love Lucy” at the time and his mother Lucille’s pregnancy was a part of the series story line. Many considered the act of televising her pregnancy daring.

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On January 19, 1953 when Lucille gave birth to Desi Jr, her fictional character Lucy Ricardo also had “Little Ricky”. Desi Jr became of so much interest to the American populace who watched the sitcom and that made him appear on the cover of the very first issue of TV Guide with the headline “Lucy’s $50,000,000 baby,”

Desi Arnaz Jr attended University High School in West Los Angeles. At age 12, Arnaz and his friends formed a band for which he was the drummer. They were known as Dino, Desi, & Billy. In 1965, the band scored two hit singles with “Not the Lovin’ Kind” and “I’m a Fool”.

Desi Arnaz Jr is currently unmarried. He has had his fair share of relationship so far. He married Linda Purl in 1979, only for them to divorce a year after. Seven years down the line in 1987, he remarried Amy Laura Bargiel.

The couple spent the best part of 28 years until Bargiel died in 2015 from cancer. After the death of his beloved wife, he hasn’t married. He has two children; Julia Arnaz and Haley Arnaz.

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How many houses and cars does Desi Arnaz Jr have?

He owns a beautiful home in Boulder City where he’s lived since 1986 among other properties in Nevada and Colorado. We’re unaware of the number of cars he has but sure does have some classic automobiles parked in his garage.

How much does Desi Arnaz Jr make per year?

Desi’s annual salary is unknown. At the peak of his career however, he was believed to make six figures yearly.

What investments does Desi Arnaz Jr have?

Arnaz Jr invested in real estate over the years. In the 80s, he and his then-wife, Linda Purl, purchased a 500-acre ranch in California, later making a substantial profit after its sale. He does own properties in Nevada and Colorado.

How many Endorsement deals does Desi Arnaz Jr have?

It’s unknown how many endorsement deals he had.

How many Philanthropy works has Desi Arnaz Jr supported?

Arnaz Jr was an avid supporter of New Life Foundation in Boulder City. The foundation was founded by Vernon Howard. Both Desi and his wife Amy attended meetings and were followers of Howard.

How many businesses does Desi Arnaz Jr own?

Desi Arnaz Jr is the owner of the historic Boulder Theatre which helped direct non-profit Boulder City Ballet Company (BCBC) with his wife, Amy Arnaz. The theatre was originally built in 1932 and it functioned as a movie theatre for years before it was closed due to its inability to compete with rising demands with modern theatres in Las Vegas. Desi purchased it and turned it into a live theatre where BCBC performs.

Together with Lucille Ball, they founded and ran Desilu Productions, a television production company which originally was meant to market “I Love Lucy” to television networks.

Source: Ghgossip.com

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