Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
April 9, 1926
Died
September 27, 2017 (age 91)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
Hef
Hugh Marston Hefner
Hugh M. Hefner
Hugh Hefner
Biography
Hugh Marston Hefner (April 9, 1926 – September 27, 2017) was an American magazine publisher. He was the founder and editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine, a publication with revealing photographs and articles which provoked charges of obscenity.
Hugh Hefner | a&e biography 1996
VideoKnown For
TV
Family Guy
Hugh Hefner (voice)
1999
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
TV
The Simpsons
Hugh Hefner (voice)
1989
TV
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
TV
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Hugh Hefner
2000
TV
V.I.P.
Hugh Hefner
1998
TV
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self
2007
TV
Entourage
Hugh Hefner
2004
TV
Robot Chicken
Hugh Hefner (voice)
2005
TV
Sex and the City
Hugh Hefner
1998
TV
Get Smart
Control Agent in Elevator (uncredited)
1965
TV
Las Vegas
Hugh Hefner - Justice of the Peace
2003
TV
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
1968
TV
The Larry Sanders Show
Hugh Hefner
1992
TV
According to Jim
Hugh Hefner
2001
TV
Taff
self
1997
TV
Just Shoot Me!
Hugh Hefner
1997
Filmography
2025FilmNaked Ambitionas Archive footage2024FilmThe Making of Playboyas Self2023TVThe Playboy Murdersas Self (archive footage)2022FilmThe Janesas Self (archive footage)2021TVCurse of the Chippendales2019FilmThe Death of a Playmate: The Dorothy Stratten Story 20/20as Self (archive footage)2019FilmThis Is Farrah Fawcettas Self (Editor-In-Chief, Playboy) (archive footage)2017FilmJim & Andy: The Great Beyondas Self2017FilmThe Fabulous Allan Carras Self (archive)2017TVAmerican Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Storyas Himself2016TV10 самых...as Self (archive footage)2014FilmToil And Trouble: Making 'Macbeth'as Self2013FilmLoose Lips - Her Last Interview2013FilmBettie Page Reveals Allas Self2012FilmFascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroeas Self (archive footage)2012FilmTony Curtis: Driven to Stardomas Self2012FilmSunset Stripas Self2011FilmGloria: In Her Own Wordsas Self (archive footage)2011FilmHopas Voice at Playboy Mansion (voice)2010FilmPlayboy Playmate of the Year 2008 & 2009 Party Specialas Self2010FilmThe Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!as Self2009FilmMiss Marchas Hugh Hefner2009FilmSex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in Americaas Self2008FilmThe House Bunnyas Hugh Hefner2008TVE!'s Pam: Girl on the Loose!as Self2008FilmLet's Play, Boyas himself2008TVSex: The Revolutionas Self2008FilmThou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywoodas Self2008FilmRoman Polanski: Wanted and Desiredas Self (archive footage)2007TVKeeping Up with the Kardashiansas Self2007Film3000 Milesas Self2007TVHead Caseas Self2007FilmSoundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinsteinas Self2007FilmPlayboy: Girls of World Socceras self2007FilmKing: Man of Peace in a Time of Waras Self2006TVLegendsas Self2006TVSharkas Hugh Hefner2006FilmMarilyn Monroe: Still Lifeas Self - Founder, Playboy Magazine2006FilmThe Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot'as Self2006FilmPlayboy: Celebrity Centerfoldsas Self2006FilmOne for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll2005FilmComedy Central Roast of Pamela Andersonas Self2005TVThe Girls Next Dooras Self2005FilmThe Aristocratsas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2005TVRobot Chickenas Hugh Hefner (voice)2005FilmInside Deep Throatas Self2004TVAmerica or Bustedas Self2004FilmPlayboy: 50 Years of Playmatesas Self - Editor-In-Chief2004TVDog Whispereras Self - Owner of Charlie2004FilmJack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wildas Self(as Hugh M. Hefner)2004TVEntourageas Hugh Hefner2004FilmComic Book: The Movieas Hugh Hefner2004TVThe Celebrity Apprentice2004FilmRuss Meyer: King of Sexploitation2003FilmHugh Hefner: American Playboyas Self2003FilmPlayboy: Sex at 24 Frames Per Secondas Self2003TVLas Vegasas Hugh Hefner - Justice of the Peace2003TVComedy Central Roastsas Self2003FilmCelebrity Naked Ambitionas Self - Contributor2003FilmPlayboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration2003FilmCenterfold Babylon2003TVCelebrities Uncensoredas Self2003TVJimmy Kimmel Live!as Self - Guest2003FilmJordan: The Model Mum2002FilmCleavage2002FilmPlayboy: Who Wants to Be a Playboy Centerfold?as Self2002FilmPlayboy: Inside the Playboy Mansionas Self2002FilmPlayboy: The Ultimate Pamela Andersonas Self2002FilmPlayboy: Joanie Laurer, Nude Wrestling Superstaras Self2002FilmGirl Next Door: The Search for a Playboy Centerfoldas Self2001TVThe Bernie Mac Showas Hugh Hefner2001TVBeat the Geeks2001FilmCitizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IVas President of the United States2001TVAccording to Jimas Hugh Hefner2001FilmPlayboy Mansion Parties Uncensoredas Self2001FilmThe N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefneras Self2001FilmPlayboy: Joanie Laurer Nudeas Self2000FilmThe Fly Papers: The Buzz on Hollywood's Scariest Insectas Self2000TVCurb Your Enthusiasmas Hugh Hefner2000TVCrank It Up!as Self2000FilmIan Fleming: 007's Creator1999FilmThe Bunny Yearsas Self1999FilmPlayboy: Playmate Pajama Party1999FilmPlayboy Playmates of the Year: The 90'sas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1999FilmPlaymate Pajama Partyas self1999TVFamily Guyas Hugh Hefner (voice)1998TVV.I.P.as Hugh Hefner1998TVWhose Line Is It Anyway?as Self1998TVSex and the Cityas Hugh Hefner1998FilmPlayboy: The Story of Xas Self1997TVTaffas self1997TVJust Shoot Me!as Hugh Hefner1997FilmPlayboy: Jenny McCarthy - The Playboy Yearsas Self1996TV100 Years of Horroras Self - Interview1996FilmLove in Hollywoodas Self1996TVE! True Hollywood Storyas Self1996FilmA Century of Science Fictionas Self1995FilmThe World of James Bondas Self1995FilmThe Death of Playboy Playmate1992TVThe Larry Sanders Showas Hugh Hefner1992FilmHugh Hefner: Once Upon a Timeas Self1990TVThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airas Hugh Hefner1990TVBlossom1989TVThe Simpsonsas Hugh Hefner (voice)1987FilmBeverly Hills Cop IIas Hugh Hefner1987FilmPlayboy Video Magazine, Volume 12as Self1987FilmSam Kinison: Breaking the Rulesas Self (uncredited)1985FilmDorothy Stratten: The Untold Story1982FilmThe Comeback Trailas Hugh Hefner1982FilmPlayboy Video Magazine, Volume 1as Himself1981FilmHistory of the World: Part Ias Entrepreneur - The Roman Empire1980FilmMagic Nightas Self1980TVPink Ladyas Hugh Hefner1980FilmThe Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70'sas Self1979FilmPlayboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party1979FilmThe Chevy Chase National Humor Test1979FilmPlayboy's 25th Anniversary Celebrationas Self1977FilmPlayboy's Playmate Party1977TVPlease Turn the Pageas Self1976TVLaverne & Shirley1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Host1973FilmThe World of Hugh Hefner1971TVV.I.P. Schaukelas Self1971FilmWhy Do They Do It?1970TVThe Odd Coupleas Hugh Hefner1970FilmHow Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business?as Hugh Hefner1969FilmFreedom to Loveas Self1969TVPlayboy After Dark1968TVThe Beautiful Phyllis Diller Showas Self1968TVThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest1968TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-Inas Self (uncredited)1967FilmNBC television special: The Pursuit of Pleasureas Self1965TVGet Smartas Control Agent in Elevator (uncredited)1963TVBurke's Lawas Manager1963FilmThe Most1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self1959TVPlayboy's Penthouseas Self - Host—FilmHorrifying Hollywood Murdersas Self