Orson Mozes

Orson Mozes was a Canadian-born male model who rose through the ranks of the fashion industry entirely on his own, eventually becoming one of the most successful models of his time — and even a close friend of Hugh Hefner. Among his circle were prominent figures like Jerry Buss of the Lakers, Robin Williams, and Hefner himself. At the height of his career in the 1970s, Orson became the highest-paid male model, landing a lucrative campaign with Jesse Jeans that earned him over $150,000 — an extraordinary sum for that era.