Hugh Hefner

Publisher and founder of Playboy

Hugh Hefner - Publisher and founder of Playboy
Born

April 9th, 1926
99 years ago

Died

September 27th, 2017
8 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Established Playboy Enterprises in 1953, which revolutionized men's magazines and popular culture. Hefner launched the iconic Playboy magazine featuring nude photography and articles on various topics, including interviews with influential figures. The magazine became a symbol of the sexual revolution in the 1960s and 1970s. Hefner also expanded the brand into television and lifestyle, influencing media and entertainment.

Founded Playboy magazine in 1953

Created the Playboy brand including clubs and merchandise

Advocated for sexual liberation and free speech

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