Hugh marston hefner (april 9, 1926 – september 27, 2017) was an american magazine publisher and businessman. He was the founder and editor-in-chief of playboy magazine, a publication. Hugh hefner was born on april 9, 1926 in chicago, illinois, usa. He was a producer and actor, known for miss march (2009), hop (2011) and beverly hills cop ii (1987). From 1959 to 1961, he hosted the branded tv show, 'playboy's penthouse' that featured many jazz-pop artists.
In 1978, he started the playboy jazz festival, an annual event featuring some.
