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Liberace
1919–1987West Allis, WIItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Flamboyant pianist and showman; highest-paid entertainer in the world (1950s-60s); born Wladziu Valentino Liberace
Biography
6 Emmy Awards; 2 Grammy Awards; Liberace Museum attraction in Las Vegas
Notable For
- Flamboyant pianist and showman
- highest-paid entertainer in the world (1950s-60s)
- born Wladziu Valentino Liberace
Honors & Recognition
- 6 Emmy Awards
- 2 Grammy Awards
- Liberace Museum attraction in Las Vegas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Liberace Italian?
Yes — Liberace is of Italian heritage. Flamboyant pianist and showman; highest-paid entertainer in the world (1950s-60s); born Wladziu Valentino Liberace
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Classical/Pop
- Years
- 1919–1987
- Birth Place
- West Allis, WI
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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