Hugh Hefner: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 29
- on screen
- 1969–2025
Hugh Hefner's Career in Numbers
Hugh Hefner's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Hugh Hefner works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business? (1970) to Naked Ambition (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Hugh Hefner Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 2
- 2020s 1
The 2000s were Hugh Hefner's busiest decade, with 2 films.
Hugh Hefner Movies by Genre
- Documentary 2
- Comedy 2
- Tv movie 1
Documentary is the genre Hugh Hefner has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of comedy (2).
Hugh Hefner Career Milestones
- First film
- How Did a Nice Girl Like You Get Into This Business? 1970
- Newest film
- Naked Ambition 2025
Hugh Hefner Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Hugh Hefner is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Hugh Hefner Movies as an Actor
5
Hugh Hefner in Documentaries & Specials
24- 2023
Naked Ambition as Himself · Documentary - 2023
Naked Ambition: Bunny Yeager as Himself · Documentary - 2022
Secrets of Playboy as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2017
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond as Self · Documentary - 2017
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story as Himself · Drama - 2014
Toil And Trouble: Making ‘Macbeth’ as Self · Documentary - 2012
Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom as Self · Documentary - 2012
Sunset Strip as Self · Documentary - 2011
Gloria: In Her Own Words as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2010
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice! as Self · Documentary - 2008
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood as Self · History - 2007
3000 Miles as Self · Comedy - 2007
Soundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinstein as Self · Documentary - 2007
King: Man of Peace in a Time of War as Self · Documentary - 2005
Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson as Self · Comedy - 2003
Hugh Hefner: American Playboy as Self · Documentary - 2003
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second as Self · Documentary - 2001
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner as Self · Comedy - 1998
Playboy: The Story of X as Self · Documentary - 1996
A Century of Science Fiction as Self · Documentary - 1996
100 Years of Horror: The Count and Company as Himself · Horror - 1996
100 Years of Horror: The Walking Dead as Himself · Horror - 1987
Sam Kinison: Breaking the Rules as Self (uncredited) · Comedy - 1969
Freedom to Love as Self · Drama
Who Hugh Hefner Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Hugh Hefner shares the most films with. Christopher Lee comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Jimmy Kimmel (3).
Hugh Hefner: Questions & Answers
How many movies Hugh Hefner has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Hugh Hefner been in?
Hugh Hefner is credited on 29 films, from 1969 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Hugh Hefner's newest movie?
The most recent film on Hugh Hefner's filmography is Naked Ambition (2025).
Who does Hugh Hefner work with most often?
Hugh Hefner shares the most films with Christopher Lee (4 films), Jimmy Kimmel (3 films) and Kareem Tabsch (3 films).
The Best Hugh Hefner Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 29 credits.
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