“Behind the Candelabra” is a biographical drama movie released in 2013, directed by Steven Soderbergh. The film tells the story of the complicated six-year romance between legendary singer Liberace and his young lover Scott Thorson, with stars such as Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, and Eric Zuckerman. This article will provide further details about the filming locations and interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in numerous locations across America. These included Santa Clarita, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Additional scenes were also filmed throughout other parts of California. The specific filming dates are not provided however.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Deborah Lacey | Gladys – Liberace’s Maid |
| Rob Lowe | Dr. Jack Startz |
| David Koechner | John – Adoption Attorney |
| Nicky Katt | Mr. Y |
| Austin Stowell | Backstage Flirt |
| Francisco San Martin | Backstage Flirt |
| Boyd Holbrook | Cary James |
| Anthony Crivello | Stagehand |
| Mike O’Malley | Tracy Schnelker |
| Nikea Gamby-Turner | Dorothy – Housemaid |
| Charlotte Crossley | June |
| Josh Meyers | Liberace’s Attorney |
| Paul Reiser | Scott’s Attorney |
| Jerry Clarke | Dr. Ronald Daniels |
| Lisa Frantz | Anchorwoman |
| Marc Abbink | Liberace Fan (uncredited) |
| Kelly Allen | Young American Dancer (uncredited) |
| Gregg Atwill | Funeral Mourner (uncredited) |
| Natacha Bachour | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Greg Baine | Patron (uncredited) |
| Cassandra M. Bellantoni | Hospital Visitor (uncredited) |
| Judy Bennett | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Rae Berry | Funeral Mourner; Crazy Onlooker (uncredited) |
| Brian Blu | Guy Outside Casino (uncredited) |
| Paul Borst | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Lita S. Bowman | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Baby Boy | Liberace’s Blind Poodle (uncredited) |
| Todd Bradley | Boom Operator (uncredited) |
| Barbara Brownell | Angie Liberace (uncredited) |
| Cici Leah Campbell | Fan Outside Dressing Room (uncredited) |
| Johnny Carson | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Patty Chong | Concert Patron (uncredited) |
| Lee Christian | Adult Bookstore Patron (uncredited) |
| Karen Cole | Shouting Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Nathan Collins | Print Reporter (uncredited) |
| Kass Connors | Kazarian (uncredited) |
| Russ Cugno | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Rick L. Dean | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Jacquelyn Dowsett | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Timothy Skyler Dunigan | Concert Fan / Driver (uncredited) |
| Fielding Edlow | Deposition Reporter (uncredited) |
| Corey Eid | French Guy #2 (uncredited) |
| Krystal Ellsworth | Impossible Dream Dancer (uncredited) |
| Kelli Erdmann | Young American Dancer (uncredited) |
| Amber Lee Ettinger | Hair Stylist (uncredited) |
| Derek Ferguson | Young American Dancer (uncredited) |
| Joe Filippone | Adult Bookstore Patron (uncredited) |
| Jack Fitz | Midwestern Husband (uncredited) |
| Gladis Giada | Boogie Woogie Concert Fan (uncredited) |
| Cal Giardina | Bookstore Guy (uncredited) |
| Aussie Guevara | Adult Bookstore Worker (uncredited) |
| Dustin Hennick | Print Reporter (uncredited) |
| Brandon Henschel | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Kara Hess | Young American Dancer (uncredited) |
| Brian N. Hoff | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Doug Hunter | Print Reporter (uncredited) |
| Lenny Jacobson | Stage Manager (uncredited) |
| Richard Allan Jones | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Adam J. Kassel | Valet (uncredited) |
| Dominique Kelley | Impossible Dream Dancer (uncredited) |
| David Dustin Kenyon | Cameraman (uncredited) |
| Peggy King | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Kirk Krogstad | Theater Stagehand (uncredited) |
| Nick Lanzisera | Young American Dancer (uncredited) |
| Bob Leszczak | Mourner at Funeral (uncredited) |
| Kristin Lindquist | Billy (uncredited) |
| Rachael Markarian | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Paul Montez McDade | Adult Bookstore Worker (uncredited) |
| Michael McVay | News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Charles Moniz | Mourner (uncredited) |
| Kc Monnie | Young American Dancer (uncredited) |
| Max Napolitano | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Gregory Niebel | Tailor (uncredited) |
| Cassidy Noblett | Show Boy (uncredited) |
| Ryan Novak | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Ayesha Orange | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Meredith Ostrowsky | Young American Dancer (uncredited) |
| Lance Patrick | Sex Couple #1 (uncredited) |
| Brittany Perry-Russell | Liberace Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Ferly Prado | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Mike Jerome Putnam | On-Air News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Birgit Reichel | Sex Couple #1 (uncredited) |
| Thure Riefenstein | Maitre d’ (uncredited) |
| Joan Riegert | Concert Fan (uncredited) |
| Ryan Roth II | Stagehand (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Maura Sanchez | Second Anchorwoman (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Scanlon | News Reporter (uncredited) |
| Roby Schinasi | French Guy #1 (uncredited) |
| Nellie Sciutto | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Franklin J. Sterns | Bookstore Patron (uncredited) |
| Becca Sweitzer | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Trace Taylor | Stagehand (uncredited) |
| Anna Wendt | Stagehand (uncredited) |
| Jason Williams | Young American Dancer (uncredited) |
| Ryken Zane | Print Reporter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The movie won 11 Primetime Emmys and received 34 more wins and 54 nominations. The cast included well-known stars like Michael Douglas who played Liberace, and Matt Damon who portrayed Scott Thorson. The crew involved in the making of the film were equally important, such as assistant director Eddie Jemison and stunt actor Tom Roach.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Palm Springs, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8302961
- Longitude: -116.5452921
- Place ID: ChIJs-Xb_9Qa24ARfHntwodp5aE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Palm Springs, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Latitude: 36.171563
- Longitude: -115.1391009
- Place ID: ChIJ0X31pIK3voARo3mz1ebVzDo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
