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Graduated from Steinmetz High School (Chicago, IL). As a child often visited the now demolished Mont Clare Theatre in Chicago. Graduated from the University of Illinois. Has a species of rabbit named in his honor (Sylvilagus palustris hefneri). Originally worked on the publishing staff of "Child Life" magazine. Arrested in Chicago, Illinois, USA in 1963 for possessing "indecent" photos of actress Jayne Mansfield in the movie Promises! Promises! (1963). Hefner had a Genius IQ of 152 in H.S. but was described as an "unenthusiastic" student. Served in the U.S. Army in WWII after graduating from Steinmetz H.S. in Chicago, IL (1944). Hefner and Jenna Jameson share the same birthday (April 9th). Plays a major role in the James Bond short story "A Midsummer Night's Doom" by Raymond Benson. Is portrayed by Mitch Ryan in Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story (1981) (TV), by Cliff Robertson in Star 80 (1983) and by Randall Batinkoff in Hefner: Unauthorized (1999) (TV). A brass plaque over the front door of his Chicago mansion reads, "Si Non Oscillas, Noli Tintinnare", which roughly translates from Latin as "If You Don't Swing, Don't Ring". In 1988 turned his empire over to his daughter Christie Hefner. Adamantly against drug use, and refuses to allow them in any of his houses. Anyone caught doing drugs at any Playboy Mansion is subject to immediate and permanent expulsion. Children: Christie Hefner and David Paul (b. 30 August 1955) by Mildred Williams; Cooper Hefner and Marston Hefner by Kimberley Conrad. David owns a computer consulting firm. In 2005, Hugh attempted to create and Indian version of Playboy for India, which would feature South Asian women and Indian pop culture articles, but no nudity. He wanted to have Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai on the cover of the first issue. The magazine was rejected. Has a round-the-clock kitchen staff to serve him his meals on a tray in bed. He also has his own drawer of cookies in the Playboy Mansion's kitchen. Has had legal battles with Hustler Magazine, over his photo collections. Mentioned by Arsenio Hall (as Rev. Brown) in "Coming to America" (1988); while giving a sermon.