Dated Ava Gardner. They met on the set of The Little Hut (1957).
Engaged to Patrizia Caselli at time of his death.
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.
One son, Simone Annicchiarico (b. August 8th, 1970), lead singer of an Italian rock band. At present (2008-2009) he conducts the TV program "La Valigia Dei Sogni" on the Italian television channel LA7.
Words carved on his gravestone: "Don't worry, it's only sleep I'm behind with".