Hugh Hefner

Hugh Hefner

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.

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Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 • as Self

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 • as Hugh Hefner (voice)

The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

1962 • as Self

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 • as Self - Host

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003 • as Self

Family Guy

Family Guy

1999 • as Hugh Hefner (voice)

Filmography

2023

Naked Ambition: Bunny Yeager
Naked Ambition: Bunny Yeager
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/12/2023
Pamela, A Love Story
Pamela, A Love Story
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 1/30/2023
The Playboy Murders
The Playboy Murders
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 1/23/2023

2022

The Janes
The Janes
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/3/2022
Secrets of Playboy
Secrets of Playboy
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 1/24/2022

2019

This Is Farrah Fawcett
This Is Farrah Fawcett
as Self (Editor-In-Chief, Playboy) (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/3/2019
The Death of a Playmate: The Dorothy Stratten Story 20/20
The Death of a Playmate: The Dorothy Stratten Story 20/20
Movie - Released: 10/18/2019

2017

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/5/2017
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
as Himself
TV - Released: 4/7/2017

2014

Toil And Trouble: Making 'Macbeth'
Toil And Trouble: Making 'Macbeth'
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/23/2014

2013

Bettie Page Reveals All
Bettie Page Reveals All
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/22/2013

2012

Sunset Strip
Sunset Strip
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/16/2012
Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom
Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/20/2012

2011

Hop
Hop
as Voice at Playboy Mansion (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/30/2011
Gloria: In Her Own Words
Gloria: In Her Own Words
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 8/15/2011

2010

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/10/2010

2009

Miss March
Miss March
as Hugh Hefner
Movie - Released: 3/13/2009
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009

2008

The House Bunny
The House Bunny
as Hugh Hefner
Movie - Released: 8/22/2008
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/18/2008
Let's Play, Boy
Let's Play, Boy
as himself
Movie - Released: 5/25/2008
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/3/2008
E!'s Pam: Girl on the Loose!
E!'s Pam: Girl on the Loose!
as Self
TV - Released: 8/3/2008
TV
Sex: The Revolution
TV - Released: 5/12/2008

2007

3000 Miles
3000 Miles
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/24/2007
Playboy: Girls of World Soccer
Playboy: Girls of World Soccer
as self
Movie - Released: 2/27/2007
King: Man of Peace in a Time of War
King: Man of Peace in a Time of War
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/16/2007
Soundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinstein
Soundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinstein
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/3/2007
Head Case
Head Case
as Self
TV - Released: 4/18/2007
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
as Self
TV - Released: 10/14/2007

2006

The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot'
The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot'
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/25/2006
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life
Marilyn Monroe: Still Life
as Self - Founder, Playboy Magazine
Movie - Released: 7/18/2006
Playboy: Celebrity Centerfolds
Playboy: Celebrity Centerfolds
Movie - Released: 2/24/2006
TV
Legends
as Self
TV - Released: 11/17/2006

2005

The Aristocrats
The Aristocrats
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 7/29/2005
Inside Deep Throat
Inside Deep Throat
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/11/2005
Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson
Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/14/2005
The Girls Next Door
The Girls Next Door
TV - Released: 8/7/2005
Robot Chicken
Robot Chicken
as Hugh Hefner (voice)
TV - Released: 2/20/2005

2004

Playboy: 50 Years of Playmates
Playboy: 50 Years of Playmates
as Self - Editor-In-Chief
Movie - Released: 9/14/2004
Comic Book: The Movie
Comic Book: The Movie
as Hugh Hefner
Movie - Released: 1/27/2004
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
as Self(as Hugh M. Hefner)
Movie - Released: 8/29/2004
Entourage
Entourage
TV - Released: 7/18/2004
The Celebrity Apprentice
The Celebrity Apprentice
TV - Released: 1/8/2004
America or Busted
America or Busted
as Self
TV - Released: 11/19/2004

2003

Hugh Hefner: American Playboy
Hugh Hefner: American Playboy
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/18/2003
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/23/2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
TV - Released: 1/26/2003
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
TV - Released: 9/22/2003
Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
as Self
TV - Released: 6/4/2003
Comedy Central Roasts
Comedy Central Roasts
as Self
TV - Released: 8/10/2003

2002

Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion
Playboy: Inside the Playboy Mansion
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2002
Playboy: The Ultimate Pamela Anderson
Playboy: The Ultimate Pamela Anderson
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2002
Playboy: Who Wants to Be a Playboy Centerfold?
Playboy: Who Wants to Be a Playboy Centerfold?
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/10/2002

2001

Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
as President of the United States
Movie - Released: 11/1/2001
Movie
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/31/2001
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/11/2001
Beat the Geeks
Beat the Geeks
TV - Released: 11/7/2001
The Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show
as Hugh Hefner
TV - Released: 11/14/2001
According to Jim
According to Jim
as Hugh Hefner
TV - Released: 10/3/2001

2000

Ian Fleming: 007's Creator
Ian Fleming: 007's Creator
Movie - Released: 1/1/2000
The Fly Papers: The Buzz on Hollywood's Scariest Insect
The Fly Papers: The Buzz on Hollywood's Scariest Insect
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/5/2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Hugh Hefner
TV - Released: 10/15/2000
Crank It Up!
Crank It Up!
as Self
TV - Released: 9/22/2000

1999

The Bunny Years
The Bunny Years
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/7/1999
Family Guy
Family Guy
as Hugh Hefner (voice)
TV - Released: 1/31/1999

1998

Playboy: The Story of X
Playboy: The Story of X
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1998
Sex and the City
Sex and the City
as Hugh Hefner
TV - Released: 6/6/1998
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
as Self
TV - Released: 8/5/1998
V.I.P.
V.I.P.
as Hugh Hefner
TV - Released: 9/26/1998

1997

Playboy: Jenny McCarthy - The Playboy Years
Playboy: Jenny McCarthy - The Playboy Years
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1997
Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
as Hugh Hefner
TV - Released: 3/4/1997
Taff
Taff
as self
TV - Released: 3/11/1997

1996

Love in Hollywood
Love in Hollywood
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/8/1996
A Century of Science Fiction
A Century of Science Fiction
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1996
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
as Self
TV - Released: 8/21/1996

1995

The World of James Bond
The World of James Bond
Movie - Released: 10/29/1995

1992

The Larry Sanders Show
The Larry Sanders Show
as Hugh Hefner
TV - Released: 8/15/1992

1990

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as Hugh Hefner
TV - Released: 9/10/1990
Blossom
Blossom
TV - Released: 7/5/1990

1989

The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Hugh Hefner (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989

1987

Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules
as Self (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 4/21/1987
Beverly Hills Cop II
Beverly Hills Cop II
as Hugh Hefner
Movie - Released: 5/18/1987

1985

Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
Movie - Released: 10/13/1985

1982

The Comeback Trail
The Comeback Trail
as Hugh Hefner
Movie - Released: 3/1/1982
Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1
Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1
Movie - Released: 1/1/1982

1981

History of the World: Part I
History of the World: Part I
as Entrepreneur - The Roman Empire
Movie - Released: 6/12/1981

1980

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/4/1980
Pink Lady
Pink Lady
as Hugh Hefner
TV - Released: 3/1/1980

1979

Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration
Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/7/1979
Movie
The Chevy Chase National Humor Test
Movie - Released: 5/10/1979
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Movie - Released: 11/23/1979

1977

TV
Please Turn the Page
as Self
TV - Released: 4/20/1977

1976

Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
TV - Released: 1/27/1976

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

1973

The World of Hugh Hefner
The World of Hugh Hefner
Movie - Released: 1/1/1973

1971

Why Do They Do It?
Why Do They Do It?
Movie - Released: 1/29/1971
TV
V.I.P. Schaukel
as Self
TV - Released: 5/9/1971

1970

How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business?
How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business?
as Hugh Hefner
Movie - Released: 1/15/1970
The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
as Hugh Hefner
TV - Released: 9/24/1970

1969

Freedom to Love
Freedom to Love
as Hugh Hefner
Movie - Released: 8/29/1969
Playboy After Dark
Playboy After Dark
TV - Released: 1/18/1969

1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self
TV - Released: 1/22/1968
TV
The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/15/1968
The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 6/6/1968

1967

NBC television special: The Pursuit of Pleasure
NBC television special: The Pursuit of Pleasure
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/8/1967

1963

Movie
The Most
Movie - Released: 8/20/1963
Burke's Law
Burke's Law
as Manager
TV - Released: 9/20/1963

1962

The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
TV - Released: 10/1/1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
TV - Released: 10/1/1962

1961

The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
TV - Released: 12/11/1961

1959

TV
Playboy's Penthouse
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 10/24/1959

Unknown

The Death of Playboy Playmate
The Death of Playboy Playmate
Movie