7.3
TV
Acting
Liberace
- Born
- Died
- (aged 67)
- Birthplace
- West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
- Credits
- 67 titles
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".
Signature work
Known For
7.3
TV
8.0
TV
The Muppet Show
7.3
TV
Kojak
7.6
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
6.6
Movie
WrestleMania
6.2
Movie
The Loved One
6.7
TV
Here's Lucy
6.7
TV
Hotel
7.8
TV
The Jack Benny Program
5.8
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
5.9
Movie
Sincerely Yours
4.8
Movie
When the Boys Meet the Girls
7.5
Movie
South Sea Sinner
6.5
Movie
Lily: Sold Out
Movie
The King of Carnaby Street
Movie
Liberace Easter Special
Movie
Commitment to Life
Movie
Liberace Live
Acting credits 67
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Liberace: The World's Greatest Showman Film | Himself |
| 2023 | Commitment to Life Film | Self (archive) |
| 2021 | Dark Eyes Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2021 | Look Me Over: Liberace Film | Self |
| 2017 | Lucky Film | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2015 | Do I Sound Gay? Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Good Night, and Good Luck. Film | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2003 | Jack Paar: Smart Television Film | Self |
| 2003 | Cher: The Farewell Tour Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1993 | Liberace: Mr. Showmanship Film | Self |
| 1990 | Death In Hollywood Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1988 | Liberace: Behind the Music Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1988 | American Experience TV | Self (archive footage) (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1986 | Leo & Liz in Beverly Hills TV | (1 ep) |
| 1985 | WrestleMania Film | Timekeeper |
| 1985 | Friday People TV | (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Liberace Live Film | Self |
| 1984 | Special People Film | Self |
| 1983 | James Bond: The First 21 Years Film | Self |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Film | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1982 | Hotel TV | Liberace (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Lily: Sold Out Film | Liberace |
| 1981 | Taxi to the Toilets Film | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1979 | Liberace: A Valentine Special Film | Himself |
| 1979 | The Muppets Go Hollywood Film | Self (uncredited) |
| 1978 | Leapin' Lizards, It's Liberace! Film | Himself |
| 1977 | Happy Birthday, Las Vegas Film | |
| 1976 | The Muppet Show TV | Self - Special Guest Star (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Cher TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Dinah! TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1973 | Kojak TV | Liberace (1 ep) |
| 1973 | The World of Liberace Film | Himself |
| 1972 | Flight of the Seagull Film | Liberace |
| 1971 | The Pearl Bailey Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1970 | The Smothers Brothers Summer Show TV | (1 ep) |
| 1970 | The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max Film | Self |
| 1969 | The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1968 | Here's Lucy TV | Liberace (1 ep) |
| 1968 | The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV | Self (uncredited) (3 ep) |
| 1966 | Batman TV | Chandell / Harry (2 ep) |
| 1965 | The Loved One Film | M. Starker, Whispering Glades Funeral Salesman |
| 1965 | When the Boys Meet the Girls Film | Liberace |
| 1964 | The King of Carnaby Street Film | |
| 1964 | The Hollywood Palace TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 1963 | The Danny Kaye Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self, Self - Guest Host (3 ep) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self - Co-Host (3 ep) |
| 1958 | Kraft Music Hall TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1956 | The Dinah Shore Chevy Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1955 | Spend the Holidays with Liberace Film | Self |
| 1955 | Sincerely Yours Film | Anthony Warrin |
| 1955 | Liberace Easter Special Film | |
| 1954 | The Jimmy Durante Show TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born World Premiere Film | Self |
| 1953 | Liberace's Christmas Special Film | Self |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Liberace Live Film | Director |