Barbi Benton
- January 4, 2024
- Model
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Barbi Benton |
| Occupation | Model |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 28, 1950(1950-01-28) |
| Age | 74 |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Barbi Benton Biography
| Name | Barbi Benton |
| Birthday | Jan 28 |
| Birth Year | 1950 |
| Place Of Birth | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Barbi Benton is one of the most popular and richest Model who was born on January 28, 1950 in New York, United States. The former Model also an actress that was in The Girls Next Door, Sugar Time! as well as The Playboy After Dark TV series.
She has previously been with Playboy the mogul She previously dated Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner..
Benton (initially credited as Barbi Klein) appeared on the cover of Playboy four times: July 1969, March 1970, May 1972, and December 1985 and in additional nude photo layouts in the December 1973 and January 1975 issues. Though she was featured in a number of photo-essays, she was never a Playmate of the Month. She landed a spot on television’s Hee Haw doing short comedy sketches, and subsequently enjoyed a career as a country singer. She also began acting, and appeared in the West German comedy film The Naughty Cheerleader (1970), before appearing as a featured repeat performer on a number of popular television series, including The Bobby Vinton Show in 1976,The Love Boat and Fantasy Island. Benton lived with Hefner from 1969 until 1976 and is known for discovering the Playboy Mansion West, where Hefner resided until his death in 2017. Years later, when the television series The Girls Next Door visited her in Aspen, Colorado, she expressed gratitude that the two had remained friends.
At the age of 16, she began to model. Following high school, she attended UCLA, and at age 18 took a job with Playboy to appear on their entertainment show Playboy After Dark. She initially started as an extra on the show, but after host Hugh Hefner fell in love with Benton, her role was quickly elevated to co-host. After recording two episodes, Hefner asked the young co-ed for a date. Upon being asked, she reportedly demurred to the then-42-year-old Hefner: “I don’t know, I’ve never dated anyone over 24 before.” To which Hefner replied, “That’s all right, neither have I.” The two began a relationship that lasted several years, and placed Benton in the center of the Playboy enterprise. Hefner convinced her to change her name from Barbara Klein to the more marketable Barbi Benton. She is credited with convincing Hugh Hefner to buy the Playboy Mansion in Holmby Hills in 1974.
Her husband, George Gradow had 2 children.
Barbi Benton Net Worth
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Source Of Income | Model |
| House | Living in own house. |
Barbi Benton is one of the richest Model from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Barbi Benton 's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was a student at UCLA and was a part of the Playboy TV series, Playboy After Dark when she was 18.
She appeared in her role on the ABC TV series Sugar Time!.
Barbi Benton (born Barbara Lynn Klein; January 28, 1950) is an American retired model, actress, television personality and singer. She is known for appearing in Playboy magazine, as a four-season regular on the comedy series Hee Haw, and for recording several modestly successful albums in the 1970s. She retired from show business in the 1980s to raise her children.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 3 in |
Barbi Benton height 5 ft 3 in Barbi weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Barbi Benton Dating?
According to our records, Barbi Benton is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Barbi Benton’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Barbi Ranked on the list of most popular Model. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Barbi Benton celebrates birthday on January 28 of every year.
Why did Barbi Benton leave Hef?
Benton’s career in acting and music took off as her relationship with Hef continued. The couple even moved into the Playboy Mansion, which Benton convinced Hefner to buy. After seven years together, the couple split up in
- Benton cited infidelity and Hefner’s lifestyle as the reasons for their split.
How long was Hugh Hefner with Barbi Benton?
Barbi Benton (1969-1976) According to People, the two lived together for nine years and Hefner has said “I only regret not marrying Barbi,” said Hefner, “because it finally led to our going separate ways.”
How old was Hugh Hefner when he dated Barbi Benton?
Benton met Hefner in 1968 on the set of his TV show, Playboy After Dark. She was 18 and he was 42 , and while she initially wasn’t interested due to their age difference, the two ended up dating until 1976.
Who inherited Hugh Hefner's money?
Per an article on E Online, Madison caught a glimpse of Hefner’s will, which stated that half of his fortune will go to charity, and the majority of the other half will be divided among his four children.
How much money did Hugh Hefner's wife get?
According to The Sun, Crystal Hefner was entitled to a substantial payout of $7 million cash, as she was still married to Hugh. Crystal also inherited a $5 million Hollywood Hills house which Hugh left in a trust for her to live in after his death (since he had sold his iconic Playboy Mansion for $100 million).