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".
Movies & TV Shows
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Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Lucky (2017) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Batman (1966) — Chandell / Harry
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Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self (uncredited)
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The Muppet Show (1976) — Self - Special Guest Star
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Kojak (1973) — Liberace
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self
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Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2017) — Self (archive footage, uncredited)
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Do I Sound Gay? (2015) — Self (archive footage)
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WrestleMania (1985) — Timekeeper
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American Experience (1988) — Self (archive footage)
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The Loved One (1965) — M. Starker, Whispering Glades Funeral Salesman
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Taxi to the Toilets (1981) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) — Self (uncredited)
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Here's Lucy (1968) — Liberace
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What's My Line? (1950) — Self
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The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979) — Self
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Hotel (1982) — Liberace
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The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
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The Jack Benny Program (1950) — Liberace
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The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) — Self
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The Merv Griffin Show (1962) — Self
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The Mike Douglas Show (1961) — Self - Co-Host
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Sincerely Yours (1955) — Anthony Warrin
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Kraft Music Hall (1958) — Self
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The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) — Self
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The Steve Allen Show (1956) — Self
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Liberace: Behind the Music (1988) — Self (archive footage)
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Death In Hollywood (1990)
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The Hollywood Palace (1964) — Self
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) — Self
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Cher (1975) — Self
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When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965) — Liberace
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A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) — Self
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Dinah! (1974) — Self
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The Danny Kaye Show (1963) — Self
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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (1977)
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Liberace's Christmas Special (1953) — Self
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Footlight Varieties (1951) — Himself