Arnaz came to Miami following the 1933 Cuban Revolution led by Fulgencio Batista. Arnaz's father was a politician and was jailed for six months after the Revolution, and the family's property was confiscated. Arnaz was an actor, most famous for his role in the American television series "I Love Lucy", which also starred his wife, Lucille Ball. Arnaz was also a musician, singer and orchestra leader.