Federico Fellini

He went to the University of Rome's law school.

he was 5' 11" tall.

His nickname was FeFe.

The Rimini and San Marino International Airport is named in his honor: Aeroporto Internazionale Federico Fellini

Fellini loved ambiguity for his personal life.

Fellini was known as courteous, cordial and having a good sense of humor to his friends unlike his personality on the set.

Fellini commented that his films were not to be understood, they are just for viewing.

Fellini reflects on the ease of which viewers cross the borders between reality and appearance.

Fellini won 4 Oscar Awards for "Best Foreign Films". The films were "Strada, La" in 1954, Notti di Cabiria, Le in 1957, 8 ½ in 1963 and Amarcord in 1973.

Fellini was know for his hot temper and short fuse. He never hid that from the camera's either.

Fellini died on the same day as actor River Phoenix.

Fellini gave the name "Paparazzi" to reporters from a character in one of his films named Paparazzo who was a journalist photographing celebrities.

Fellini inspired and his voice sampled for the album "Fellini Days" which was released in 2001.

Fellini thought highly of comic book writers like Stan Lee and Marvel Comics.

Flash Gordon comic strips were one of Fellini first writing jobs. The script was in Italian.

Before Fellini got into the film business he worked as a circus clown.

Due to Fellini reputation the film world created the word "Felliniesque".

In the film world Fellini was known for his abstract and bizarre storylines that were laced with risqué humor.

Fellini was married to Giulietta Masina from October 30, 1943 until her death on October 31, 1993.

Fellini mother Ida Barbiani was born in Rome.

Fellini father Urbano, was a traveling salesman.

Fellini grew up during the time of Mussolini and Pope Pius XII who inspired and frightened him into keeping journals during his youth which lead to many of his films.