Anecdotes

Longtime companion of Luchino Visconti from 1964 until the director's death in 1976.

Tried to commit suicide by an overdose of sleeping pills on 14 March 1977.

Is mentioned on Jackie Brown (1997).

Dated Marisa Berenson, Liza Todd, Linda Blair, Marisa Mell, Ursula Andress and Britt Ekland.

He said that after the filming of Ludwig he committed himself to a sanatorium in order to rid himself of Ludwig's character who had taken over his real-life persona.

Lived nearly forty years in Italy, until he returned to his hometown Salzburg in 2004.

Infamous for his provocative appearances on German and Austrian TV shows.

Considered for Bukovsky in Lifeforce - L'étoile du mal (1985).

Due to his heavy Austrian accent, Berger was often re-dubbed in the German-language releases of his films by Jürgen Clausen.

Considered for Rudi in Le froussard héroïque (1975). Alan Bates won the role.

Cousin of Carola Steger who lives in St. Johann, Salzburg, Austria.