Liberace - Actor Profile

Liberace

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
35Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 16, 1919
Birth Place: West Allis, Wisconsin, USA

About Liberace

Władziu Valentino Liberace known mononymously as Liberace, was an American pianist, singer, and actor. A child prodigy and the son of working-class immigrants, Liberace enjoyed a career spanning four decades of concerts, recordings, television, motion pictures, and endorsements. At the height of his fame, from the 1950's to the 1970's, Liberace was the highest-paid entertainer in the world, with established concert residencies in Las Vegas, and an international touring schedule. Liberace embraced a lifestyle of flamboyant excess both on and off stage, acquiring the nickname "Mr. Showmanship".

Liberace Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Liberace reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Liberace's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Liberace's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A Star Is Born World Premiere, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Liberace Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Liberace's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Liberace has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Dark Eyes Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2021 Look Me Over: Liberace Self Hit Similar →
2017 Lucky Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2015 Do I Sound Gay? Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2005 Good Night, and Good Luck. Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2003 Jack Paar: Smart Television Self Flop Similar →
1990 Death In Hollywood - Hit Similar →
1988 Liberace: Behind the Music Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1987 Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1985 WrestleMania Timekeeper Hit Similar →
1985 Liberace Live Self Flop Similar →
1984 Special People Self Flop Similar →
1983 James Bond: The First 21 Years Self Flop Similar →
1983 Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1981 Lily: Sold Out Liberace Hit Similar →
1981 Taxi zum Klo Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1979 Liberace: A Valentine Special Himself Flop Similar →
1979 The Muppets Go Hollywood Self Average Similar →
1978 Leapin' Lizards, It's Liberace! Himself Flop Similar →
1977 Happy Birthday, Las Vegas - Hit Similar →
1973 The World of Liberace Himself Hit Similar →
1972 Flight of the Seagull Liberace Flop Similar →
1970 The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max Self Average Similar →
N/A Liberace: The World's Greatest Showman Himself Flop Similar →
1965 The Loved One M. Starker, Whispering Glades Funeral Salesman Average Similar →
1965 When the Boys Meet the Girls Liberace Flop Similar →
1964 The King of Carnaby Street - Flop Similar →
1955 Spend the Holidays with Liberace Self Flop Similar →
1955 Sincerely Yours Anthony Warrin Average Similar →
1955 Liberace Easter Special - Flop Similar →
1954 A Star Is Born World Premiere Self Super Hit Similar →
1953 Liberace's Christmas Special Self Flop Similar →
1951 Footlight Varieties Himself Flop Similar →
1950 South Sea Sinner Maestro Flop Similar →
1943 Tiger Rag - Flop Similar →

Liberace - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Liberace?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Liberace is "A Star Is Born World Premiere" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Liberace acted in?

Liberace has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Liberace?

Other notable films include "Lucky", "Good Night, and Good Luck.", and "Happy Birthday, Las Vegas".

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