1990Nominee
Best Performance
Death In Hollywood
Liberace
Actor · Director
West Allis, Wisconsin, USA
May 16, 1919
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".
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2005Nominee
Best Performance
Good Night, and Good Luck.
2017Nominee
Best Performance
Lucky
Career Highlights
1965Highlight
Best Performance
The Loved One
2017Highlight
Best Performance
Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
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Good Night, and Good Luck.
Lucky
The Loved One