Wag liberace biography

American musician and actor (–)

For his older brother, see George Liberace.

Władziu Valentino Liberace^{[nb 1]} (May 16, – February 4, ) was an American pianist, singer and actor.^[2] He was born in Wisconsin to parents of Italian and Polish origin and enjoyed a career spanning four decades of concerts, recordings, television, motion pictures and endorsements.

Wag liberace biography

At the height of his fame from the s to s, he was the highest-paid entertainer in the world^[3] with established concert residencies in Las Vegas and an international touring schedule. He embraced a lifestyle of flamboyant excess both on and off stage.

Early life and education

Władziu Valentino Liberace (known as Lee to his friends and Walter to family)^[4] was born in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 16, His grandfather Valentino Liberace (–) was a casket maker from Formia in central Italy where his father, musician Salvatore ("Sam") Liberace (–), was born.^[5] H