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.
Infamous for his provocative appearances on German and Austrian TV shows.
Is mentioned on Jackie Brown (1997).
Lived nearly forty years in Italy, until he returned to his hometown Salzburg in 2004.
Longtime companion of Luchino Visconti from 1964 until the director's death in 1976.