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- Full Name: Hugh Marston Hefner
- Born: April 9, 1926
- Born in Chicago, Illinois
- Served in the U.S. Army during World War II
- Graduated from the University of Illinois
- Has dated many Playboy playmates
- Has been married twice
- 4 children: 1 girl and 3 boys
- Has donated millions of dollars to University of Southern California's Cinematic Arts
- The "Hugh Hefner First Amendment Awards" were created by his daughter in 1979
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Hugh Hefner, otherwise known as "Hef," is known the world over as the founder, primary owner, Chief Creative Officer and editor-in-chief of Playboy Enterprises. His daughter, Christie Hefner, is chairperson of the company. Hefner's previous trio of girlfriends were documented on the show The Girls Next Door and he is currently dating twins Karissa and Kristina Shannon.
According to reports in early August of 2009, Hefner sold his 7,300-square-foot home in Holmby Hills for $18 million. The home is located next door to the Playboy mansion.Los Angeles Times: Hugh Hefner sells his Holmby Hills residence for $18 million (August 3, 2009)
Missing Holly Madison
Hefner revealed in an interview with LA Confidential in late April of 2009, that he wants his ex-flame Holly Madison to move back into the Playboy mansion. He claims that "Holly is still the love of his life." Madison responded by saying that though she thinks a lot of Hef, "There comes a time in everyone's life where they need to go their own way."HollyScoop: Hugh Hefner Wants Holly Back in the Mansion (April 28, 2009)Celebrates 83rd Birthday
Hefner celebrated his 83rd birthday at a party at the Palms Place Pool in Vegas on April 4, 2009, given by Holly Madison. Several of his past and present girlfriends attended the celebration.E! Online: Hef Celebrates 83, Vegas Style (April 6, 2009)Family Home For Sale
Hefner's family home next to the Playboy Mansion was put up for sale on March 13, 2009, for a total cost of just under $28 million, because his children are headed off to college.Yahoo News: Home next to Playboy mansion selling for 28M dlrs (March 13, 2009) Los Angeles Times: Hugh Hefner's home next to Playboy mansion for sale for $27,995,000 (March 11, 2009)Silk Pajamas
Hugh Hefner has been photographed on numerous occasions wearing silk pajamas, sometimes with a smoking jacket worn over them. Reportedly, Hefner prefers pajamas to regular clothes and only wears them (or nothing at all) when he is at his estate, the Playboy Mansion. Hefner owns several hundred sets of pajamas, enough to last him years without repeating a single set if he were to change into one every day.Girls Next Door
The reality television show The Girls Next Door depicted Hefter and his three live-in girlfriends, Holly Madison, Kendra Wilkinson and Bridget Marquardt. Since then, the girls have left the mansion and the show is reportedly going on to depict Hefner and his new twin girlfriends, Karissa and Kristina Shannon.A Close Eye
Kendra Wilkinson, a former girlfriend and resident of the Playboy Mansion, revealed in an interview with US Weekly that life in the mansion was restrictive.NY Daily News: Hugh Hefner's Playboy Lifestyle Isn't What It Seems (January 14, 2009) Reportedly, Hef requires his girlfriends to sign in and out of a book kept at the Playboy mansion to keep tabs on their activities.NY Daily News: Hugh Hefner's Playboy Lifestyle Isn't What It Seems (January 14, 2009) Also it was highly encouraged to stay at the Mansion for holidays which usually involved a large party. Hefner also gives each of his current girlfriends $1,000 per week.NY Daily News: Hugh Hefner's Playboy Lifestyle Isn't What It Seems (January 14, 2009)Selling "Playboy?"
Rumors surfaced in late May of 2009 that Hefner may be selling Playboy to British billionaire Richard Branson for $300 million. Hefner, who is 83 years old, is said to be considering retiring.HollyScoop: Hugh Hefner to Sell Playboy to Richard Branson? (May 26, 2009)-
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Hugh Hefner Questions
How much is Hugh Hefner worth? 1 AnswerAs of late 2008, Playboy and Hef were worth about $73.4 million and falling fast. According to Forbes, Hefner earned a total compensation of $1,416,673 in 2008.... read more
Is Melissa Rycroft going to pose for Playboy? 1 AnswerIt seems that she hasn't replied yet, but even if she agreed, her contract with Dancing With the Stars prohibits her from posing nude for at least 3 months afte... read more
Do you think Kimberley Conrad and Hugh Hefner will get back together? 4 AnswersI doubt they will get back together, but anything is possible. She recently visited Hef's house when she normally wouldn't, so there is always that possibility.... read more
What do you think will happen to the Playboy empire if Playboy Magazine goes up for sale? 4 AnswersI believe the Playboy brand is pretty strong, so the empire will still exist no matter who owns Playboy. The Playboy bunny rabbit is certainly an iconic brand ... read more -
Hugh Hefner Timeline
- Note: The IMDb links in this timeline have pop-ups.
- 1926: Born April 9 in Chicago, Illinois
- 1971 The Tragedy of Macbeth: IMDb Listing
- 1973 The Naked Ape: IMDb Listing
- 1979 Saint Jack: IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1986 Playboy Video Centerfold: Rebekka Armstrong: IMDb Listing
- 1989 The Tommy Chong Roast: IMDb Listing
- 1998 Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu: IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1999 Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl: IMDb Listing
- 2000 Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power...: IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2000 Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces: IMDb Listing
- 2001 Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies: IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2003 Rita: IMDb Listing
- 2006 The Woman with the Hungry Eyes: IMDb Listing
- 2005-Present The Girls Next Door: IMDb Listing
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Bey Bey Ends Her Tour, Promises New Album Next Year…So Much for Hearing the Pitter Patter ...
[...] all, men can have children late in life as long as they can pick them up. Look at ole' Hugh Hefner. With that said, Jay will do just fine. However, his moms is another case? Hopefully, sooner than later [...]missy | http://bossip.com/ Original | Permalink (November 22, 2009 04:25 PM) -
Bey Bey Ends Her Tour, Promises New Album Next Year…So Much for Hearing the Pitter Patter ...
[...] all, men can have children late in life as long as they can pick them up. Look at ole’ Hugh Hefner. With that said, Jay will do just fine. However, his moms is another case? Hopefully, sooner than later [...]missy | http://bossip.com/ Original | Permalink (November 22, 2009 04:25 PM) -
Oprah’s Move: “Show Me The Money!”
[...] off, and take all their money and women, so we can live on refurbished antique yachts in Tahiti, making Hugh Hefner’s life look like living in a Rio slum…” “…of course, payment by [...]Theoacme | http://tvbythenumbers.com/ Original | Permalink (November 22, 2009 12:38 PM) -
so fake..but still sooooo appealing
These are Hugh Hefner's girlfriends. [Here](http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/03_02/hefnerG150307_468x544.jpg) they are with clothes on.gwekon | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (November 22, 2009 12:09 PM) -
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Sexist, how stupid. Typical American Prude out of shape people complain, and for Sarah, well she took the original shorts picture and now shes riding on a wave of publicity. If I was Hugh Hefner, Id make her a sweet offer to poseSlick14u | http://www.katu.com/news/local Original | Permalink (November 21, 2009 10:13 PM)
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