Liberace

Biography

Władziu Valentino Liberace, known mononymously as Liberace, was a child prodigy born in Wisconsin to Italian and Polish immigrant parents. He became the highest-paid entertainer in the world from the 1950s to the 1970s, with concert residencies in Las Vegas and an international touring schedule. A flamboyant performer known for showmanship and elaborate costumes, Liberace's career spanned four decades of concerts, recordings, and television appearances. He was a household name and cultural icon.