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Liberace George And His OrchestraLiberace Liberace American musician and actor (1919–1987) For his older brother, see George Liberace. Władziu Valentino Liberace[nb 1] (May 16, 1919 – February 4, 1987) 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. At the height of his fame from the 1950s to 1970s, 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, and never publicly acknowledged his homosexuality. Quick facts Born, Died ... Liberace Portrait by Allan Warren, 1969 Born… (Source: Wikipedia)
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