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Lucille Ball's Son: Facts About Her Children

Lucille Ball's Son: Facts About Her Children
Table of Contents — 3 sections
  1. Who Was Lucille Ball's Son
  2. Desi Arnaz Jr.'s Early Life and Career
  3. Later Life and Legacy

Who Was Lucille Ball's Son

Comedian Lucille Ball had one son, Desi Arnaz Jr., often called "Little Ricky." He was born in 1953 to Ball and her husband, bandleader and actor Desi Arnaz. The couple also had a daughter, Lucie Arnaz.

Desi Arnaz Jr.'s Early Life and Career

Arnaz Jr. grew up in the public eye as a star of the hit television series "I Love Lucy." As a child actor, he appeared on the show and later pursued music and acting. He played drums and briefly performed with his father's orchestra.

Later Life and Legacy

After his parents divorced in 1960, Arnaz Jr. continued acting and music projects through the 1970s. He stepped back from show business and focused on private life. He has spoken publicly about his family's history and his mother's impact on television.

For more background on the Arnaz family, see the Desi Arnaz Jr. biography.

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