Hugh Hefner’s name cannot easily be forgotten in the American entertainment industry, thanks to his unparalleled achievements over the years. He was the founder and editor of Playboy Magazine, an American lifestyle and entertainment magazine. After his death in 2017, his wives and children, including David Hefner, attracted a lot of attention.
David is the eldest son of Hugh Hefner and the founder of Playboy magazine. It is imperative to note that of Hefner’s children, David is the only one who has managed to stay largely out of the limelight, despite being the son of the famous business tycoon. In addition to his father’s fame and fortune, David is also very successful, he has pursued a career in a field totally different from that of his father. Join us to explore all the lesser known details of David Hefner including his biography, family and other interesting facts below.
David Hefner – Bio
It was on August 30, 1955 that DavidHefner was born to Hugh Hefner and his first wife Mildred Williams. His birth took place in Palo Alto, California, United States. David is the second child and the eldest son of his parents. He has three other siblings, an older sister named Christie Ann Hefner and two younger half-brothers, Marston Glenn and Cooper Bradford, from his father’s later relationships.
Growing up, David spent his youth in California with his sister and other siblings. His parents separated when he was only four years old. He and his siblings were raised solely by their grandparents – Glenn Lucius Hefner and Grace Caroline. Notably, their parents’ divorce, however, made David’s childhood rich in both sweet and bitter experiences. While he had everything he needed at the time, he still lacked care and affection from his parents.
He is highly educated and probably went to one of the best schools in the United States; However, there is a lack of information about his educational background. However, we can assume that he is an alumnus of the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he earned a degree in Film and Digital Media.
Regarding his career, just as we previously mentioned, David Hefner did not follow the same career path as his father, but chose a totally different profession. He established himself as a computer scientist and is currently based in Northern California. Reportedly, he also founded his own IT consulting firm where he currently holds the position of chief consultant. Interestingly, he has worked extensively as a freelance computer graphics specialist in several Hollywood productions.
Family: wife and children
David Hefner was born in a well-to-do Americanfamily, and his father is the founder of the famous Playboy magazine. Her father, Hugh was married three times in his life. His first marriage was to Mildred Williams with whom he had David and Christie. Their marriage lasted ten years, from 1949 to 1959, then they separated.
His second marriage was in 1989 when he got hitched to a former Playboy model named Kimberly Conrad. Their marriage produced two children, sons – Marston and Cooper. Just like his first marriage, the second ended in divorce in 2010. His third and last marriage was to Crystal Harris who he married in 2012. The couple were still married when he passed away in September 2017. Unlike David, his three siblings have all done their part in the family business and helped grow it.
When it comes to his love life, David Hefner has been so secretive about it. He is highly regarded as the opposite of his father. While his father was married three times, David has not been linked to any person or relationship to date. More so, he has no children.
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Other Facts About Hugh Hefner’s Son
1. Although his father built an empire that David Hefner has stood the test of time and has no connection to the Playboy brand. He decided to follow a different career path in which he also found success.
2. Her older sister, Christine, is currently President of Hatchbeauty LLC, located in Santa Monica, California.
3. David’s mother, Mildred, and father were college sweethearts.
4. Hefner has been credited for his work on movies and TV shows such as Forgeotten Pills (2010), Washed (2014), Translogic (2013-2016), and D-amour (2017).
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