Larry Claxton Flynt Jr. was an American publisher and the president of Larry Flynt Publications (LFP). LFP mainly produces pornographic magazines, such as Hustler, pornographic videos, and three pornographic television channels named Hustler TV. Flynt fought several high-profile legal battles involving the First Amendment, and unsuccessfully ran for public office. He was paralyzed from the waist down due to injuries sustained in a 1978 attempted assassination by serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin. In 2003, Arena magazine listed him at No. 1 on the "50 Powerful People in Porn" list. The 1996 biographical drama film The People vs. Larry Flynt, directed by Miloš Forman and starring Woody Harrelson, chronicles the life and career of Flynt.
Larry Flynt, American publisher, founded Larry Flynt Publications (died 2021)
On November 1, in the year 1942, Larry Flynt, American publisher, founded Larry Flynt Publications (died 2021). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of November 1, a notable event in this corner of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Larry Flynt. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on November 1, 1942 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 26 October 2026.
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