Liberace
Known For
Acting
Born
1919-05-16 in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
Died
1987-02-04
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".
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self - Guest Host
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
Batman
as Chandell / Harry
American Experience
as Self (archive footage)
What's My Line?
as Self - Mystery Guest
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
Hotel
The Muppet Show
as Self - Special Guest Star
Kojak
as Liberace
The Jack Benny Program
as Liberace
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
The Steve Allen Show
as Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self
Here's Lucy
as Liberace
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
Dinah!
as Self
Kraft Music Hall
as Self