Ricky Ricardo Jr.
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Enrique Alberto Ricardo IV, better known as Little Ricky, is a fictional character from the American television series I Love Lucy (1951–57, with Ricky Jr. becoming a part of the show as of his birth in 1953) and The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (1957–60). Little Ricky is the son of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo. Little Ricky lives with his parents in a New York brownstone apartment building, which is owned and run by his godparents. During the series' final season, the family moves to a suburban house in Westport, Connecticut.[1]
Enrique Alberto Ricardo IV | |
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First appearance | "Lucy Goes to the Hospital" |
Last appearance | "Lucy meets The Mustache" |
Portrayed by | James John Ganzer, Richard Lee Simmons, Ronald Lee Simmons, Michael Mayer, Joseph Mayer, Keith Thibodeaux |
In-universe information | |
Nickname | Little Ricky |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Student, son, drummer |
Family | Lucy Ricardo (mother), Ricky Ricardo (father), Mrs. MacGillicuddy (Grandmother) |
Nationality | Mixed Heritage Cuban and American of Scottish descent |
Little Ricky was played by a number of actors, including James John Ganzer, twins Richard and Ronald Lee Simmons, twins Michael and Joseph Mayer[2] and, most notably, Keith Thibodeaux, billed as Little Ricky. Although the I Love Lucy announcer and the opening credits of The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour gave his stage name as "Little Ricky", in his post-Lucy acting career, particularly his four-year irregular stint on The Andy Griffith Show, he was billed as Richard Keith.[3]