Dino Risi became a movie director by chance. In 1940 he met 'Alberto Lattuada' were waiting outside the movie theater. They were worried because no viewers had been coming to see the movie. So Risi went back home with much disappointment. However, the next day all the tickets were sold out and Risi became a star.
Wrote an autobiography in 2004 called "I miei mostri".
During the last 40 years of his life, he was the companion of Leontine Snell , although they didnt live together.
Was romantically involved with actresses Anita Ekberg and Alida Valli.
His father was the house physician at La Scala opera house.
He was orphaned at the age of 12, and was looked after by relatives and family friends.
Father of directors Claudio Risi and Marco Risi , brother of cinematographer Fernando Risi and writer/director Nelo Risi , grandfather of actor Andrea Miglio Risi.
