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Liberace

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

May 16, 1919

Died

February 4, 1987 (age 67)

Place of Birth

West Allis, Wisconsin, USA

Also Known As

Wladziu Valentino Liberace

Walter Liberace

Władziu Valentino Liberace

Liberace

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".

Filmography

2021FilmDark Eyesas Self (archive footage)2021FilmLook Me Over: Liberaceas Self 2017FilmLuckyas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2015FilmDo I Sound Gay?as Self (archive footage)2005FilmGood Night, and Good Luck.as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2003FilmJack Paar: Smart Televisionas Self 1988FilmLiberace: Behind the Musicas Self (archive footage)1988TVAmerican Experienceas Self (archive footage)1987FilmBob Uecker's Wacky World of Sportsas Self (archive footage)1986TVLeo & Liz in Beverly Hills 1985FilmWrestleManiaas Timekeeper 1985TVFriday People 1985FilmLiberace Liveas Self 1984FilmSpecial Peopleas Self 1983FilmJames Bond: The First 21 Yearsas Self 1983FilmHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footageas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1982TVHotel 1981FilmLily: Sold Outas Liberace 1981FilmTaxi zum Kloas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1979FilmLiberace: A Valentine Specialas Himself 1979FilmThe Muppets Go Hollywoodas Self 1978FilmLeapin' Lizards, It's Liberace!as Himself 1977FilmHappy Birthday, Las Vegas 1976TVThe Muppet Showas Self - Special Guest Star 1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self (uncredited)1975TVCheras Self 1974TVDinah!as Self 1973TVKojakas Liberace 1973FilmThe World of Liberaceas Himself 1972FilmFlight of the Seagullas Liberace 1971TVThe Pearl Bailey Showas Self 1970TVThe Smothers Brothers Summer Show 1970FilmThe 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Maxas Self 1969TVThe Glen Campbell Goodtime Houras Self 1968TVHere's Lucyas Liberace 1968TVThe Beautiful Phyllis Diller Showas Self 1968TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-Inas Self (uncredited)1966TVBatmanas Chandell / Harry 1965FilmThe Loved Oneas M. Starker, Whispering Glades Funeral Salesman 1965FilmWhen the Boys Meet the Girlsas Liberace 1964FilmThe King of Carnaby Street 1964TVThe Hollywood Palaceas Self 1963TVThe Danny Kaye Showas Self 1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self 1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self - Co-Host 1958TVKraft Music Hallas Self 1956TVThe Dinah Shore Chevy Showas Self 1956TVThe Steve Allen Showas Self 1955FilmSpend the Holidays with Liberaceas Self 1955FilmSincerely Yoursas Anthony Warrin 1954TVThe Jimmy Durante Showas Self 1954FilmA Star Is Born World Premiereas Self 1953FilmLiberace's Christmas Specialas Self 1952TVThe Liberace Showas Self 1951FilmFootlight Varietiesas Himself 1950TVThe Jack Benny Programas Liberace 1950TVThe Colgate Comedy Houras Self 1950FilmSouth Sea Sinneras Maestro 1950TVWhat's My Line?as Self - Mystery Guest 1948TVThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self 1943FilmTiger Rag —FilmLiberace: The World's Greatest Showmanas Himself