| First Name |
Wladziu
|
| Middle Name |
Valentino
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| Last Name |
Liberace
|
| Full Name at Birth |
Wladzui Valentino Liberace
|
| Alternative Name |
Mr. Showmanship, Lee, The Glitter Man, Liberace, Walter Busterkeys, Walter, Walter Liberace, The King of Bling
|
| Birthday |
16th May, 1919
|
| Birthplace |
West Allis, WI, USA
|
| Died |
4th February, 1987
|
| Place of Death |
Palm Springs, CA, USA
|
| Cause of Death |
Aids (related complications)
|
| Buried |
Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery
|
| Height |
5' 10" (178 cm)
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Distinctive Feature |
His toupée
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
|
| Sexuality |
Gay
|
| Religion |
Roman Catholic
|
| Ethnicity |
White
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| High School |
Wisconsin College of Music, WI (1926)
|
| Occupation Text |
Pianist, Singer, Actor
|
| Occupation |
Pianist
|
| Claim to Fame |
Flamboyant and unconventional piano performances.
|
| Music Genre (Text) |
Easy listening, Traditional pop, big band, swing, jazz, classical
|
| Music Genre |
Easy Listening, Piano
|
| Year(s) Active |
1936–1986, Musical career
|
| Music Style |
Orchestral Pop, Classical Pop
|
| Music Mood |
Stylish, Theatrical, Campy, Amiable/Good-Natured, Refined/Mannered, Sweet, Sentimental, Dramatic, Cheerful, Laid-Back/Mellow
|
| Instrument |
Piano
|
| Instrument (text) |
Piano, Vocals
|
| Record Label |
Columbia (US), Dot (US), Columbia, DOT
|
| Associated Acts |
George Liberace, Ignacy Jan Paderewski
|
| Brand Endorsement |
Blatz Beer (Magazine Advertisement) [1952]
|
| Official Websites |
www.nndb.com/people/776/000027695/, www.findagrave.com/memorial/626/liberace
|
| Father |
Salvatore Liberace (musician), Alexander Casadonte (step father)
|
| Mother |
Frances Liberace (pianist)
|
| Brother |
George Liberace (violinist), Rudy Liberace
|
| Sister |
Angie Liberace (pianist)
|
| Family Member |
Isabel Liberace (sister-in-law), Eudora M. Liberace (sister-in-law), Thomas Phillip Farrell (brother-in-law), Rudy Liberace Jr. (nephew), Freddy Liberace (nephew), Jane Liberace (niece), Ina Liberace (niece), Diane Liberace (niece)
|
| Friend |
Debbie Reynolds (actress), Betty White (actress)
|
| Associated People |
Seymour Heller
|
| Pets |
Baby Boy (dog - poodle), Minaret (dog - poodle), Scottie (dog - Scottish terrier)
|
| Favorite Accessories |
Rhinestones, Furs, Capes
|
Władziu Valentino Liberace (May 16, 1919 – February 4, 1987) was an American pianist, singer and actor. A child prodigy born in Wisconsin to parents of Italian and Polish origin, Liberace enjoyed a career spanning four decades of concerts, recordings, television, motion pictures, and endorsements. At the height of his fame, from the 1950s to the 1970s, 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".
