Imagine being born as the son of Hugh Hefner, the legendary ‘Playboy’ founder and growing up with a silver spoon and family fame. Well, while we are here imagining this scenario, Hefner's four children lived this life to the fullest.
And here we will talk about David Hefner, the oldest son of Hugh out of three others. While one might expect David to be spoiled like his dad who had the notorious classic ‘Playboy’ image, surprisingly, David is a regular home guy who steers clear of the limelight.
As you wouldn’t find him in a gossip site or as the internet hysteria, one might wonder about David’s whereabouts. Lucky for you, we’ve got you covered. Here is everything about David: his childhood, career, net worth and his family.
David’s tumultuous childhood: Where Was He Born In?
David Hefner was born on August 30, 1955, in Palo Alto, California, and is 66 y/o in 2021. He is the second born out of his three siblings, being the oldest son of Hugh and his first wife, Mildred Williams.
Fun Fact: He was born only two years after the launch of Playboy magazine.
CAPTION: David Hefner SOURCE: Instagram
He had a comfortable childhood, all thanks to the thriving Playboy empire. However, not everything was glitter and glamorous as he and his sister, Christie, had to witness their parent’s marriage falling apart.
While the divorce between his parents was a big thunderbolt to young David, Hugh made sure his son always had someone to rely on.
What does David do for a living? His fortune will surprise you!
Despite being born to fame and fortune, David preferred life away from his father's flashy empire. He took a detour and created his own career route. David reportedly has a specialized degree in the area of computer science.
He owns a computer consulting firm and there are rumors that he might be working as a freelancing computer graphics expert.
In a similar way, he also has some experience in the film production world. His first independent film named Forgotten Pills won him a grand jury prize for the best feature at the 2010 Dances and Film Festival.
Like his father, he has collected some cameo credits in films such as Grandmother (2010), Washed (2010) and Talita (2017).
His experiences extending entrepreneurship and film works have helped him make a fortune of an estimated $500,000 as of late 2021.
Likewise, he also probably benefited a certain amount from the success of his father, possibly when he was alive and on his passing. According to various sources, Hugh had a net worth estimated to be over $110 million at the time of his death in 2017.
David's father Hugh Hefner Passed Away In 2017
Hugh, the creator of Playboy magazine, died in Los Angeles on September 27, 2017. He died at his house in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, of sepsis caused by an E. coli infection. He was 91 years old at the time of his death.
Moreover, Hefner was buried alongside Marilyn Monroe, for which he had paid $75000 in 1992, in Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
Let’s talk about David’s family: Who Are The Heirs Of The Playboy Empire?
Hefner has a sister and two half-brothers named: Christine Hefner, Marston Hefner and Cooper Hefner. Like himself, his siblings are successful and well-known in their own fields.
They’re all very close to each other and try to spend time together as much as they can. Shortly after their father’s death in 2017, they had a get-together to support each other and vow to remain faithful to their legacy.
Talking about the Playboy heir's individual professions, Marston is an actor and is also involved with Playboy Magazine, while his brother Cooper is the chief creative officer of Playboy Enterprise.
As an actor, Marston has appeared in documentaries and TV series like America’s Book of Secrets, Runaway Bride, & a few others as well.
CAPTION: Hugh with his son Cooper Hefner who is an actor by profession SOURCE: YouTube @WallStreetJournal Moving on, Christie is a successful businesswoman. She is actively involved in the family business and has been with Playboy magazine for 30 years. Moreover, she also served as the CEO of Playboy for around two decades.
The eldest daughter reportedly started working for the magazine in 1975 and rose through the ranks to become president of Playboy Enterprises in 1982, then CEO in 1988.
Similarly, she's also a philanthropist who created the Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award to honor her father. Likewise, she helped raise a massive $30 million to build the CORE Center which eventually became the first outpatient facility in the Midwest for people with AIDS.
Moreover, she has been listed on the Forbes' "100 Most Powerful Women" list several times, all thanks to her philanthropic as well as her business accomplishments.