Liberace

Born: 1919-05-16

Birthplace: West Allis, Wisconsin, USA

Biography

Władziu Valentino Liberace known mononymously as Liberace, was an American pianist, singer, and actor. A child prodigy and the son of working-class immigrants, Liberace enjoyed a career spanning four decades of concerts, recordings, television, motion pictures, and endorsements. At the height of his fame, from the 1950's to the 1970's, Liberace was the highest-paid entertainer in the world, with established concert residencies in Las Vegas, and an international touring schedule. Liberace embraced a lifestyle of flamboyant excess both on and off stage, acquiring the nickname "Mr. Showmanship".

Known For

Good Night, and Good Luck.
Lucky
WrestleMania
James Bond: The First 21 Years
The Loved One
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Footlight Varieties
The Muppets Go Hollywood
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Sincerely Yours

Top Movie Credits

Good Night, and Good Luck. Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lucky Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
WrestleMania Timekeeper
James Bond: The First 21 Years Self
The Loved One M. Starker, Whispering Glades Funeral Salesman
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Footlight Varieties Himself
The Muppets Go Hollywood Self
A Star Is Born World Premiere Self
Sincerely Yours Anthony Warrin