Lucie Arnaz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lucie Arnaz
Arnaz in 2013
Born	Lucie Désirée Arnaz (1951-07-17) July 17, 1951 (age 74) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress singer
Years active	1962–present
Spouse(s)	Philip Vandervort Menegaux ​ ​ (m. 1971; div. 1976)​ Laurence Luckinbill ​ ​ (m. 1980)​
Children	3
Parent(s)	Desi Arnaz Lucille Ball
Relatives	Desi Arnaz Jr. (brother) Fred Ball (maternal uncle) Desiderio Alberto Arnaz II (paternal grandfather)
Musical career
Genres	Jazz Latin music
Instruments	Vocals percussion

Lucie Désirée Arnaz (born July 17, 1951) is an American actress and singer. She is famous for her work on television, in movies, and in theater. She is the daughter of the legendary comedy duo Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. She is also the older sister of actor and musician Desi Arnaz, Jr.

Early Life and Family

Lucie Arnaz was born in Los Angeles, California. Her parents were two of the biggest stars in Hollywood, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who were famous for their TV show I Love Lucy. Growing up with famous parents meant Lucie was around show business from a young age.

When she was 10, her family moved to New York City for a few years. She and her brother, Desi Jr., attended St. Vincent Ferrer School. Later, she went to the Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles.

A Career in the Spotlight

Lucie built her own successful career as a performer, showing her talent in acting, singing, and dancing.

Working with Her Mom on TV

Arnaz with her mother Lucille Ball and brother Desi Jr. in Here's Lucy (1968).

Lucie first appeared in small roles on her mother's show, The Lucy Show. Her big break came in 1968 when she was cast in the TV series Here's Lucy. She starred alongside her mother and brother for six years. In the show, she played Kim Carter, the daughter of her mom's character, Lucy Carter. This role made her a familiar face to millions of viewers.

Television Roles on Her Own

After Here's Lucy, Lucie took on many different TV roles. In 1975, she starred in a TV movie called Who Is the Black Dahlia?, where she played the main character, Elizabeth Short. She also appeared in popular shows like Fantasy Island, Murder, She Wrote, and Law & Order.

In 1985, she had her own TV show called The Lucie Arnaz Show. In the series, she played a psychologist who gave advice on the radio.

In 1993, Lucie won a special Emmy Award for a documentary she made about her parents. The film, called Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie, gave people a personal look at the lives of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

Shining on the Stage

Arnaz in 1988, during her successful theater career.

Lucie has had a long and successful career in musical theater. She made her debut on Broadway in 1979 in the hit musical They're Playing Our Song. Her performance was so good that she won the Theatre World Award.

Over the years, she has starred in many famous plays and musicals across the United States and in London. Some of her major roles include:

• Annie Get Your Gun
• My One and Only
• Lost in Yonkers
• The Witches of Eastwick
• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
• Pippin

In 2010, she directed and performed in a show called Babalu: A Celebration of the Music of Desi Arnaz and His Orchestra. It was a tribute to her father's musical legacy.

Movie Roles

Lucie Arnaz has also appeared in several movies. Her most famous film role was in the 1980 movie The Jazz Singer. She starred with singer Neil Diamond and the legendary actor Laurence Olivier. For her performance, she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

Keeping Her Parents' Legacy Alive

Lucie has worked hard to honor her parents' memory and their contributions to entertainment. For many years, she was involved with the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center in Jamestown, New York, her mother's hometown.

She helped create the Lucille Ball Festival of New Comedy, an event that supports new comedians. Her work helped lead to the opening of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown in 2018. This museum is dedicated to the art of comedy.

In 2021, Lucie and her brother were executive producers for the movie Being the Ricardos. The film tells the story of her parents' lives during the time they were making I Love Lucy.

Personal Life

Lucie Arnaz was married to Philip Vandervort Menegaux from 1971 to 1976. In 1980, she married actor and writer Laurence Luckinbill. They live in Palm Springs, California.

Together, Lucie and Laurence have three children: Simon, Joseph, and Katharine. She is also a stepmother to Laurence's two sons from his first marriage.

Selected Works

Here are some of Lucie Arnaz's most well-known roles in movies and on television.

Film

Television

See also

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