★ Acting

Desi Arnaz Jr.

Born 1953 · Los Angeles County, California, USA · Active 1944–2022

Desi Arnaz Jr., born in 1953, is an American actor known for his role in Voyage of the Yes (1973). The son of iconic entertainers Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, he brings a legacy of performance to the screen. In Voyage of the Yes, he navigates a whimsical narrative that reflects the era's exploration of identity and adventure, marking his contribution to the cult cinema landscape. His work in this film highlights the blend of family heritage and personal artistry in a vibrant cinematic context.

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Voyage of the Yes

1973 ★ 6.5

as Cal Markwell

Two teenagers set out on a 2000-mile sailboat journey from California to Hawaii and en route combat the natural challenges and their inner shortcomings.

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Filmography

62 credits

2020s 1 credit

2022

Lucy and Desi as Self

Movie ★ 7.1

2010s 1 credit

2012

House of the Long Shadows... revisited

Movie

2000s 2 credits

2000

Altman on His Own Terms as Self

Movie ★ 9.0

2000

Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy as Self (archive footage)

Movie ★ 7.0

1990s 3 credits

1996

E! True Hollywood Story as Himself

TV ★ 8.2

1993

Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie as Self

Movie ★ 8.2

1992

The Mambo Kings as Desi Arnaz Sr.

Movie ★ 6.4

1980s 10 credits

1987

Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim

Movie ★ 8.0

1986

Matlock as Michael Porter

TV ★ 7.1

1984

All Star Party for Lucille Ball as Self

Movie ★ 6.0

1983

House of the Long Shadows as Kenneth Magee

Movie ★ 6.4

1983

Automan as Walter Nebicher

TV ★ 7.8

1982

I Love Liberty as Self

Movie

1982

Fake-Out as Det. Clint Morgan

Movie ★ 4.1

1981

Advice to the Lovelorn as Steve Vernon

Movie ★ 5.0

1980

The Night the Bridge Fell Down as Johnny Pyle

Movie ★ 6.2

1980

Gridlock as Robbie Reinhardt

Movie ★ 7.5

1970s 26 credits

1979

Crisis in Mid-Air as Tim Donovan

Movie ★ 8.0

1979

Black Market Baby as Steve Aletti

Movie ★ 6.3

1978

A Wedding as Dino Corelli

Movie ★ 6.3

1978

The Courage and the Passion as Sgt. Tom Wade

Movie ★ 9.0

1978

How to Pick Up Girls! as Robby Harrington

Movie ★ 4.0

1978

To Kill a Cop as Martin Delahanty

Movie

1978

To Kill a Cop as Martin Delahanty

TV ★ 8.0

1978

Fantasy Island as Barney Hunter

TV ★ 6.5

1977

Joyride as Scott

Movie ★ 5.4

1977

Flight to Holocaust as Rick Bender

Movie ★ 6.0

1977

The Love Boat as Steve Hollis

TV ★ 6.3

1976

Having Babies as Frank Gorman

Movie ★ 8.0

1976

Donny & Marie as Self

TV ★ 7.1

1975

Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest

TV ★ 6.9

1975

Saturday Night Live as Self (uncredited)

TV ★ 6.9

1975

Medical Story as Jerry Mitchell

TV ★ 5.0

1974

Billy Two Hats as Billy Two Hats

Movie ★ 5.8

1974

Dinah! as Self

TV ★ 7.0

1973

She Lives! as Andy Reed

Movie ★ 6.6

1973

Voyage of the Yes● as Cal Markwell

Movie ★ 5.0

1973

Marco as Marco Polo

Movie ★ 7.0

1973

Police Story

TV ★ 7.0

1972

The Streets of San Francisco as B.J. Palmer

TV ★ 7.0

1971

Red Sky at Morning as William 'Steenie' Stenopolous

Movie ★ 7.1

1971

Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones as Bo Jo Jones

Movie ★ 7.3

1970

Night Gallery as Doran (segment "Death in the Family")

TV ★ 7.8

1960s 14 credits

1969

Medical Center

TV ★ 6.4

1969

The Brady Bunch

TV ★ 6.7

1969

Love, American Style as Alan

TV ★ 6.1

1968

Here's Lucy as Craig Carter

TV ★ 6.7

1968

The Mod Squad as Vincent Emory

TV ★ 6.1

1967

The Mothers-in-Law as Tommy

TV ★ 6.0

1967

The Mothers-in-Law as Man With Clipboard

TV ★ 6.0

1966

Murderers' Row as Self

Movie ★ 5.7

1966

The Carol Channing Show as Tango Dancer

TV ★ 8.0

1962

The Lucy Show as Billy Simmons (uncredited)

TV ★ 7.1

1962

The Lucy Show as Boy

TV ★ 7.1

1962

The Merv Griffin Show as Self

TV ★ 6.6

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self

TV ★ 7.5

1961

The Mike Douglas Show as Self

TV ★ 5.8

1950s 3 credits

1957

Tonight Starring Jack Paar as Self

TV ★ 7.5

1956

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as Self

TV ★ 6.4

1951

I Love Lucy as Spectator at Unveiling (uncredited)

TV ★ 7.9

1940s 1 credit

1944

Golden Globe Awards as Self - Presenter

TV ★ 7.2

Crew Credits

2020s 1 credit

2021

Being the Ricardos Executive Producer

Movie ★ 6.5