Full Name: Lucille Désirée Ball
Birth Date: August 6, 1911
Birth Place: Jamestown, New York, USA
Death Date: April 26, 1989
Death Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality: American
Profession: Actress, Comedian, Producer
Height:
Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Family:
Parents:
Henry Durrell Ball (father), Desiree Evelyn Hunt (mother)
Siblings:
Fred Ball (brother)
Spouses:
Desi Arnaz
(m. 1940; div. 1960)
Gary Morton (m. 1961; until her death in 1989)
Children:
Lucie Arnaz (daughter), Desi Arnaz Jr. (son)
Career:
Lucille Ball began her career in the 1930s as a model and film actress. She gained prominence in the 1940s with her comedic roles in films and on radio. Her breakthrough came with the television show "I Love Lucy," which aired from 1951 to 1957. The show, co-starring her then-husband Desi Arnaz, became one of the most beloved and influential sitcoms in television history.
After "I Love Lucy," Ball continued her success with shows like "The Lucy Show" (1962-1968) and "Here's Lucy" (1968-1974). She was also a pioneering businesswoman, co-founding Desilu Productions with Desi Arnaz, which produced many successful television shows, including "Star Trek" and "Mission: Impossible."
Net Worth:
At the time of her death in 1989, Lucille Ball's net worth was estimated to be around $40 million, equivalent to approximately $80 million today when adjusted for inflation.
Lucille Ball's legacy as a trailblazer in comedy and television continues to influence the entertainment industry, and she is remembered as one of the greatest comedic talents of all time.
