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Desi Arnaz

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Comedian

The Resume

    (March 2, 1917-December 2, 1986)
    Famed as Ricky Ricardo on 'I Love Lucy'
    Recorded 'Babalu'
    Founder of Desilu studios
    Ex-husband of Lucy Ball, father of Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr.
    Appeared in 'Four Jacks and a Jill,' 'Too Many Girls,' 'Cuban Pete,' 'Bataan' and 'Forever Darling'

Why he might be annoying:

    He married Lucille Ball months after meeting her (1940).
    Many times, their marriage was on the brink of divorce (they married and divorced twice).
    On 'I Love Lucy,' Desi brought back certain fashions like his and hers pajamas and smoking jackets.
    He was an alcoholic who gave up drinking shortly before his death.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His father and his great grandfather were mayors in Cuba.
    He was a good hang out guy.
    He dislocated his knee while serving in the U.S. Army (1943).
    Despite being divorced (1960) from Lucy, they remained good friends until his death (1986).

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 264 Votes: 43.56% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 33 Votes: 12.12% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 83 Votes: 42.17% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 45 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 44 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 36 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 34 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 29.41% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 71 Votes: 45.07% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 182 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 74 Votes: 32.43% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 177 Votes: 44.07% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 271 Votes: 39.85% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 257 Votes: 42.80% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 369 Votes: 46.61% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 730 Votes: 43.01% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 2122 Votes: 45.71% Annoying
    In 2001, Out of 451 Votes: 45.90% Annoying