- He was orphaned at the age of 12, and was looked after by relatives and family friends.
- Wrote an autobiography in 2004 called "I miei mostri".
- During the last 40 years of his life, he was the companion of Leontine Snell, although they didn't live together.
- Was romantically involved with actresses Anita Ekberg and Alida Valli.
- His father was the house physician at La Scala opera house.
- Father of directors Claudio Risi and Marco Risi, brother of cinematographer Fernando Risi and writer/director Nelo Risi, grandfather of actor Andrea Miglio Risi.
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