Trivia

At the end of the 70s, the satirical magazine "Il Male" published the astonishing article of the arrest of Ugo Tognazzi as the leader of terroristic group "Red Brigades". In the photos, two policemen were taking an angry Tognazzi out of his house. But it was only a joke organized by the staff of the magazine with the help of the actor.

Was also a respected gourmet and cook in Italy.

Joined the army of the Italian Social Republic of Salò. After the end of the war, he spent a few months in prison for collaborating with the fascist regime.

Formed a successful comical duo with Raimondo Vianello for the new-born Italian television in the 1950s.

Spent his youth in various localities as his father was a traveler clerk for an insurance company.

Father of actor/director Ricky Tognazzi with Pat O'Hara, producer/director Thomas Robsahm with Margrete Robsahm, actor Gianmarco Tognazzi and director Maria Sole Tognazzi with Franca Bettoia.

Is buried in the Cimitero Monumentale in Velletri, Italy.

Father-in-law of Simona Izzo and Valeria Pintore. Grandfather of Sarah Tognazzi (Ricky's daughter), Andrea Viola and Tommaso Ugo (Gianmarco's children), Mia Maria, Abel, Anton and Milla (Thomas's children).

Former father-in-law of Flavia Toso (Ricky's first wife).

Former brother-in-law of Fred Robsahm and Agostina Belli.