Age | 67 (age at death) |
Birthday | 16 May, 1919 |
Birthplace | West Allis, WI, USA |
Died | 4 February, 1987 |
Place of Death | Palm Springs, CA, USA |
Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Pianist |
Claim to Fame | Flamboyant and unconventional piano performances. |
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".