Liberace

Liberace
Liberace
	Portrait by Allan Warren, 1969
Born	Władziu Valentino Liberace; May 16, 1919; West Allis, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	February 4, 1987 (aged 67); Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery
Other names	Walter Busterkeys; Walter Liberace; Lee; The Glitter Man; Mr. Showmanship;
Occupations	Pianist; singer; entertainer; actor;
Years active	1936–1986
	Musical career
Genres	Traditional pop; easy listening; big band; swing; jazz; classical;
Instrument(s)	Piano; vocals;
Labels	Columbia; Dot;

Władziu Valentino Liberace (May 16, 1919 – February 4, 1987) was an American pianist, singer, and actor. 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 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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