(1919-1987), Wladziu Valentino Liberace, popular
American pianist and entertainer. Well known for his flamboyant
style, Liberace created a
public image of glitter and glamour, with furs, sequins and rhinestones, carefully-waved hair and rings on practically every finger. His show, The Liberace Show, had a regular
slot on
American television during the 1950s.