- Brother of actress/pianist Amparo Iturbi.
- In Anchors Aweigh, in the Hollywood Bowl scene, Iturbi conducts from his piano the 19 other grand pianos that form a unique orchestra. Young people are shown playing most of the other pianos.
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- Jose Iturbi was a major motorcycle buff and was known for careening through Los Angeles at reckless speeds. When he and Clarence leave the soundstage Iturbi rides off on a motorcycle.
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