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