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Liberace

Acting

Born May 16, 1919 · West Allis, Wisconsin, USA

Died February 4, 1987

Also known as Wladziu Valentino Liberace · Walter Liberace · Władziu Valentino 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".

Awards & recognition

  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Filmography25 titles

The Muppet Show

1976as Self - Special Guest Star

The Jack Benny Program

1950as Liberace

Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

2017as Self (archive footage, uncredited)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

Lucky

2017as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Batman

1966as Chandell / Harry

Kojak

1973as Liberace

Good Night, and Good Luck.

2005as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The World of Liberace

1973as Himself

What's My Line?

1950as Self - Mystery Guest

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self (uncredited)

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950as Self

Death In Hollywood

1990

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948as Self

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

as Self

Here's Lucy

1968as Liberace

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1967as Self

American Experience

1988as Self (archive footage)

Taxi zum Klo

1981as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Loved One

1965as M. Starker, Whispering Glades Funeral Salesman

Sincerely Yours

1955as Anthony Warrin

Do I Sound Gay?

2014as Self (archive footage)

Liberace: Behind the Music

1988as Self (archive footage)

Liberace's Christmas Special

1953as Self

Commitment to Life

2023as Self (archive)