Person

Liberace

Milwaukee

Biography

Pianist Entertainer known worldwide as "Mr. Showmanship" Liberace was born Wladziu Valentino Liberace at 1649 60th Street, in West Allis, Wisconsin, on May 16, 1919, the survivor of twins.

Images

Typical photo of Liberace Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

New book, "Liberace", 1988, / by Bob Thomas (St. Martin's Press) Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

Facts

Born: May 16, 1919
Died: February 4, 1987
Associated City: Milwaukee
Roles: Performer

Sources

Research adapted from the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project. Archive page links below point to archive.wislgbthistory.com; for current news and community events, visit wislgbthistory.com.

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project — Liberace (retrieved 2026-06-01)

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