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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)
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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) -
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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 the conclusion of the fifth season, the girls have left the mansion, some with their own "spinoff" shows. The show will continue to air, it's sixth season revolving around Hef and his new 19 year-old twin girlfriends, Karissa and Kristina Shannon; and 23 year-old, Crystal Harris. http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/01/06/2009-01-06_meet_playboy_founder_hugh_hefners_other_.html -
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 News
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Hugh Hefner Divorce - A Done Deal
Hugh didn't file for divorce earlier because he struck a deal and paid Kimberly a fixed sum and let her live in the house adjacent to the Playboy Mansion. ... (February 09, 2010)TMZ.com (blog) -
Nasty email rumour flying around about Jay Leno
Bad news for Hugh Hefner: as if Playboy's financial troubles weren't enough to keep him up (please, someone, stop me with the puns) at night, ... (February 09, 2010)Kelowna.com -
Mad Men`s Bryan Batt designs Hef love seat
By Philippa Bourke Feb 8, 2010, 6:15 GMT Bryan Batt, the 46-year-old star of hit series Mad Men, helped Playboy magnate Hugh Hefner create a love seat. ... (February 07, 2010)Monsters and Critics.com -
Jimmy Kimmel Never Called Sarah Silverman Pretty, and Now He Will Pay
[BBC] [JJ] Playboy shareholders are suing Hugh Hefner for being too much a playboy. The lawsuit includes a consulting firm's assessment: "We think the ... (February 09, 2010)Gawker
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Hugh Hefner Questions
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Why does a millionaire, like Hugh Hefner, accept a social security check? 1 AnswerObviously, only a millionaire who accepts Social Security benefits can answer this question definitively. However, the following are some plausible reasons. 1. ... read more -
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
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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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Hugh Hefner Comments on Backtype Powered by Backtype
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Im 26 she's 17/18. how wrong is this in your eyes.
When I first heard it in the eighties it was attributed to Hugh Hefner.skibble | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (February 10, 2010 01:50 AM) -
Kendra Wilkinson's Husband Hank Baskett's Super Bowl Flub (PHOTOS)
She is one of Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriends.HoosierRadical | http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ Original | Permalink (February 09, 2010 10:22 PM) -
Which Singer Can't Stop Reading Blog Posts about Himself?
for No. 3, Hugh Hefner is the only guy I can think of who was on a reality show and could manage to hang around with A-list models.RussianTaco | http://defamer.com/ Original | Permalink (February 09, 2010 07:20 PM) -
EXCLUSIVE: Prime 112 Owner Confirms Reggie Bush & Kim K. Are ENGAGED!
[...] that Kim made, the brothers would be looking at her and calling her a skank! Kendra used to sleep with Hugh Hefner for goodness sake and she got a successful brother. Sista’s call it hating if you want to, [...]metnwt | http://theybf.com/ Original | Permalink (February 09, 2010 07:06 PM) -
Blood Diamond Russ Hits the Scene with his New Tenderoni
He is the black Hugh Hefner.Miss A. | http://bossip.com/ Original | Permalink (February 09, 2010 06:14 PM)
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Im 26 she's 17/18. how wrong is this in your eyes.




