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Before Elvis, before Elton John, Madonna and Lady Gaga, there was Liberace: virtuoso pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. A name synonymous with showmanship, extravagance and candelabras, he was a world-renowned performer with a flair that endeared him to his audiences and created a loyal fan base spanning his 40-year career. Liberace lived lavishly and embraced a lifestyle of excess both on and off stage. In summer 1977, handsome young stranger Scott Thorson walked into his dressing room and, despite their age difference and seemingly different worlds, the two embarked on a secretive five-year love affair. BEHIND THE CANDELABRA takes a behind-the-scenes look at their tempestuous relationship – from their first meeting backstage at the Las Vegas Hilton to their bitter and public break-up.
Original Release
05/26/2013
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Matt Damon | Scott Thorson |
Scott Bakula | Bob Black |
Eric Zuckerman | Lou |
Eddie Jemison | Assistant Director |
Randy Lowell | Director |
Tom Roach | Stunt Actor |
Shamus Cooley | Camera Assistant |
John Smutny | Sound Mixer |
Jane Morris | Rose Carracappa |
Garrett M. Brown | Joe Carracappa |
Directors
Writers
Richard LaGravenese, Scott Thorson, Alex Thorleifson
Cast
Name | Character |
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Matt Damon | Scott Thorson |
Scott Bakula | Bob Black |
Eric Zuckerman | Lou |
Eddie Jemison | Assistant Director |
Randy Lowell | Director |
Tom Roach | Stunt Actor |
Shamus Cooley | Camera Assistant |
John Smutny | Sound Mixer |
Jane Morris | Rose Carracappa |
Garrett M. Brown | Joe Carracappa |
Michael Douglas | Liberace |
Pat Asanti | George Liberace |
Debbie Reynolds | Frances Liberace / Frances |
Casey Kramer | Dora Liberace |
Cheyenne Jackson | Billy Leatherwood |
Tom Papa | Ray Arnett |
Dan Aykroyd | Seymour Heller |
James Kulick | Assistant Stage Manager |
Bruce Ramsay | Carlucci |
Paul Witten | Make-Up Artist |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Jerry Weintraub | Executive Producer |
Susan Ekins | Producer |
Gregory Jacobs | Producer |
Michael Polaire | Producer |
Editors
Behind the Scenes
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2014 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
2014 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
2014 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
2014 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie | Won |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie | Nominated |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Won |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Movie | Won |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries or a Movie (Non-Prosthetic) | Won |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie | Won |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Won |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Won |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Miniseries or Movie | Won |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or a Movie | Won |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Won |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Won |
2013 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |