- He is pictured on the cover of The Beatles' 1967 album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (2 to the left of Bob Dylan).
- Rock guitarist Rick Nielsen, of Cheap Trick, modeled his wardrobe and appearance after Hall.
- Huntz's only son is Leslie Richard changed his name to Gary.
- Despite the Germanic appearance which resulted in his nickname, he was actually of Irish ancestry.
- Avid Major league baseball fan. Huntz wore his Black NL National league umpire's cap prominently during television interviews. .
- Shemp Howard was his Son's godfather.
- His Son became an ordained Minister in the 1970's and lead's the Bloomfield Hills church in Michigan.
- Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pg. 204-205. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387
- Started acting in Madge a tv chef;s childrens home at 5 and later repeated his roles in film.
- His Grandson Oliver became a musician and now lives in California.
- Lived for a number of years in the Seaview Village neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY.
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