After his daughter Linda was born disabled, he founded the organization "Perce-neige" (snowdrop), which supports disabled children (1966).
Although emigrating to France at the age of 10, he never tried to receive French citizenship.
Before acting, Lino Ventura was a wrestler (Greco-Roman). He even became European champion in 1950 before an injury forced him to leave the rings.
Born to Giovanni Ventura and his wife Luisa Borrini.
Dropped out of school at the age of 8.
Father of Mylène (born in 1946), Laurent (born in 1950), Linda (born in 1958) and Clelia Ventura (born in 1961).
Good friend Alain Delon.
Good friends with Jean Gabin.
On 17 December 1999, the mayor of the 9th arrondissement in Paris renamed a square after him. It can be found at the corner of the Rue des Martyrs and l'Avenue Trudaine.
Portrayed on a postage stamp issued on Oct. 3, 1998 by the French Post Office.