Despite his many superb performances accumulated over a four-decade stretch , who survives him. He died of a brain hemorrhage in 1990 at age 68.
Formed a successful comical duo with Raimondo Vianello for the new-born Italian television in the 1950s.
Spent his youth in various localities as his father was a traveler clerk for an insurance company.
Is buried in the Cimitero Monumentale in Velletri, Italy.
Was also a respected gourmet and cook in Italy.
At the end of the 70s, the satirical magazine "Il Male" published the astonishing article of the arrest of Ugo Tognazzi as the leader of terroristic group "Red Brigades". In the photos, two policemen were taking an angry Tognazzi out of his house. But it was only a joke organized by the staff of the magazine with the help of the actor.
Father of actor/director Ricky Tognazzi with Pat OHara , producer/director Thomas Robsahm with Margrete Robsahm , actor Gianmarco Tognazzi and director Maria Sole Tognazzi with Franca Bettoia.
Father-in-law of Simona Izzo and Valeria Pintore. Grandfather of Sarah Tognazzi (Rickys daughter), Andrea Viola and Tommaso Ugo (Gianmarcos children), Mia Maria, Abel, Anton and Milla.
Joined the army of the Italian Social Republic of Sal. After the end of the war, he spent a few months in prison for collaborating with the fascist regime.
Former father-in-law of Flavia Toso (Rickys first wife).
Former brother-in-law of Fred Robsahm and Agostina Belli.
