Hugh Hefner

Hugh Hefner

🎂 9th April 1926 (100 yrs) 📍 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

History of the World: Part I

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

Movies Featuring Hugh Hefner

Naked Ambition

Naked Ambition (2025)

as Archive footage
The Making of Playboy

The Making of Playboy (2024)

as Self
The Janes

The Janes (2022)

as Self (archive footage)
The Death of a Playmate: The Dorothy Stratten Story 20/20

The Death of a Playmate: The Dorothy Stratten Story 20/20 (2019)

as Self (archive footage)
This Is Farrah Fawcett

This Is Farrah Fawcett (2019)

as Self (Editor-In-Chief, Playboy) (archive footage)
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)

as Self
The Fabulous Allan Carr

The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017)

as Self (archive footage)
Toil And Trouble: Making 'Macbeth'

Toil And Trouble: Making 'Macbeth' (2014)

as Self
Loose Lips - Her Last Interview

Loose Lips - Her Last Interview (2013)

Bettie Page Reveals All

Bettie Page Reveals All (2013)

as Self
Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe

Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe (2012)

as Self (archive footage)
Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom

Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom (2012)

as Self
Sunset Strip

Sunset Strip (2012)

as Self
Gloria: In Her Own Words

Gloria: In Her Own Words (2011)

as Self (archive footage)
Hop

Hop (2011)

as Voice at Playboy Mansion (voice)
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Playboy Playmate of the Year 2008 & 2009 Party Special (2010)

as Self
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! (2010)

as Self
Miss March

Miss March (2009)

as Hugh Hefner
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America

Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America (2009)

as Self
The House Bunny

The House Bunny (2008)

as Hugh Hefner
Let's Play, Boy

Let's Play, Boy (2008)

as himself
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2008)

as Self
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)

as Self (archive footage)
3000 Miles

3000 Miles (2007)

as Self
Soundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinstein

Soundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinstein (2007)

as Self
Playboy: Girls of World Soccer

Playboy: Girls of World Soccer (2007)

as self
King: Man of Peace in a Time of War

King: Man of Peace in a Time of War (2007)

as Self
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life

Marilyn Monroe: Still Life (2006)

as Self - Founder, Playboy Magazine
The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot'

The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot' (2006)

as Self
Playboy: Celebrity Centerfolds

Playboy: Celebrity Centerfolds (2006)

as Self
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One for the Money: The Birth of Rock & Roll (2006)

Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson

Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson (2005)

as Self
The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats (2005)

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Inside Deep Throat

Inside Deep Throat (2005)

as Self
Playboy: 50 Years of Playmates

Playboy: 50 Years of Playmates (2004)

as Self - Editor-In-Chief
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Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild (2004)

as Self
Comic Book: The Movie

Comic Book: The Movie (2004)

as Hugh Hefner
Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation

Russ Meyer: King of Sexploitation (2004)

Hugh Hefner: American Playboy

Hugh Hefner: American Playboy (2003)

as Self
Playboy: Sex at 24 Frames Per Second

Playboy: Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003)

as Self
Celebrity Naked Ambition

Celebrity Naked Ambition (2003)

as Self - Contributor
Playboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Playboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003)

Centerfold Babylon

Centerfold Babylon (2003)

Jordan: The Model Mum

Jordan: The Model Mum (2003)

Cleavage

Cleavage (2002)

Playboy: Who Wants to Be a Playboy Centerfold?

Playboy: Who Wants to Be a Playboy Centerfold? (2002)

as Self
Playboy: The Ultimate Pamela Anderson

Playboy: The Ultimate Pamela Anderson (2002)

as Self
Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion

Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion (2002)

as Self
Playboy: The Ultimate Pamela Anderson

Playboy: The Ultimate Pamela Anderson (2002)

as Self
Playboy: Joanie Laurer, Nude Wrestling Superstar

Playboy: Joanie Laurer, Nude Wrestling Superstar (2002)

as Self
Girl Next Door: The Search for a Playboy Centerfold

Girl Next Door: The Search for a Playboy Centerfold (2002)

as Self
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV

Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2001)

as President of the United States
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Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored (2001)

as Self
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner (2001)

as Self
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Playboy: Joanie Laurer Nude (2001)

as Self
The Fly Papers: The Buzz on Hollywood's Scariest Insect

The Fly Papers: The Buzz on Hollywood's Scariest Insect (2000)

as Self
Ian Fleming: 007's Creator

Ian Fleming: 007's Creator (2000)

The Bunny Years

The Bunny Years (1999)

as Self
Playboy: Playmate Pajama Party

Playboy: Playmate Pajama Party (1999)

Playboy Playmates of the Year: The 90's

Playboy Playmates of the Year: The 90's (1999)

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Playmate Pajama Party

Playmate Pajama Party (1999)

as self
Playboy: The Story of X

Playboy: The Story of X (1998)

as Self
Playboy: Jenny McCarthy - The Playboy Years

Playboy: Jenny McCarthy - The Playboy Years (1997)

as Self
Love in Hollywood

Love in Hollywood (1996)

as Self
A Century of Science Fiction

A Century of Science Fiction (1996)

as Self
The World of James Bond

The World of James Bond (1995)

as Self
The Death of Playboy Playmate

The Death of Playboy Playmate (1995)

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Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time (1992)

as Self
Beverly Hills Cop II

Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)

as Hugh Hefner
Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 12

Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 12 (1987)

as Self
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules (1987)

as Self (uncredited)
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story

Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story (1985)

The Comeback Trail

The Comeback Trail (1982)

as Hugh Hefner
Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1

Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1 (1982)

as Himself
History of the World: Part I

History of the World: Part I (1981)

as Entrepreneur - The Roman Empire
Magic Night

Magic Night (1980)

as Self
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980)

as Self
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party (1979)

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The Chevy Chase National Humor Test (1979)

Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration

Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration (1979)

as Self
Playboy's Playmate Party

Playboy's Playmate Party (1977)

The World of Hugh Hefner

The World of Hugh Hefner (1973)

Why Do They Do It?

Why Do They Do It? (1971)

How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business?

How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business? (1970)

as Hugh Hefner
Freedom to Love

Freedom to Love (1969)

as Self
NBC television special: The Pursuit of Pleasure

NBC television special: The Pursuit of Pleasure (1967)

as Self
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The Most (1963)

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Horrifying Hollywood Murders (N/A)

as Self