Hugh Hefner

Hugh was honored in 1996 in a formal ceremony by the University of California for his devotion and contributions to the film industry.

He now has a star on the Hollywood walk of fame for his Television work.

Hugh has been honored by the Chamber of Commerce in California for helping finance the repairs to the Hollywood sign.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the magazine, Hefner auctioned off his address book containing the phone numbers of some of the world's most beautiful women as well as portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Madonna and Brigitte Bardot.

In February 2008 it was revealed Hugh and girlfriend Holly Madison were trying to conceive.

The first issue of Playboy magazine was December 1953, featuring Marilyn Monroe on the cover and as the centerfold.

Hefner shares a birthday with porn star Jenna Jameson. (April 9)

He is a ninth cousin twice removed of President George Bush.

The Playboy Mansion is the only private home in Los Angeles to have a pyrotechnical (fire crackers) licence.

HMH Drink Terminology : Hefner says "Jack and Pepsi or Cocktail" Hefner mean "Drink on napkin, extra Pepsi on the side so he can add it to his cocktail while he is drinking. Also with a playboy water accompanied by it."
Hefner says "Pepsi" Hefner means "Diet Pepsi in a screwed top bottle. Top must be cracked open but not poured. He will drink it from the bottle and replace the top himself."
Hefner will always drink milk with his meal. The milk is served in a chilled crystal glass.

He has been married twice.

Hugh Hefner's daughter, Christie, is the chairman of Playboy.

In 2006 Hugh Hefner has three girlfriends: Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt, and Kendra Wilkinson.

Hef purchased the mansion next door to his in 1996.

The mansion next door is an exact mirror image of the one Hef lives in.

Hugh Hefner and his wife, Kimberly, seperated in 1998.

The Playboy mansion has a staff of 70 individuals, including chefs, butlers, groundskeepers, maintenance, security and even zookeepers.

The Playboy mansion is one of a select few private homes with a zoo license.

The Playboy mansion used to be called the Playboy "West" because Hef had an east coast mansion as well. He now only owns one.

Every Sunday night at the Playboy Mansion Hefner hosts a movie night. He has an elaborate collection of films atop the spiraling staircase of his bedroom.

The first issue of Playboy December 1953 sold more than 50,000 copies. By 1971, Playboy went public, selling 7 million copies a month and there were 23 Playboy Clubs, resorts, hotels and casinos with more than 900,000 members worldwide.

He was a virgin until he was 21 years old. - Holly claims he lost his virginity when he was 22 years old.

He has four kids by two different wives: Christie Hefner, David Hefner, Marston Hefner and Cooper Hefner

He served in the U.S. Army in WWII after graduating from Steinmetz H.S. in Chicago, IL (1944).

Hefner's parents were teachers from Chicago, IL.

He created the world-famous Playboy Mansion of Los Angeles in 1971.