Liberace
American musician and actor (1919–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his older brother, see George Liberace.
Władziu Valentino Liberace[nb 1] (May 16, 1919 – February 4, 1987) was an American pianist, singer, and actor.[2] He was born in Wisconsin to parents of Italian and Polish origin and enjoyed a career spanning four decades of concerts, recordings, television, motion pictures, and endorsements. At the height of his fame from the 1950s to 1970s, he was the highest-paid entertainer in the world[3] with established concert residencies in Las Vegas and an international touring schedule. He embraced a lifestyle of flamboyant excess both on and off stage.
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Born | Władziu Valentino Liberace (1919-05-16)May 16, 1919 |
Died | February 4, 1987(1987-02-04) (aged 67) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery |
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Years active | 1936–1986 |
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