Ashton Kutcher

Biography

Christopher Ashton Kutcher, born on February 7, 1978, is a multifaceted American actor, model, producer, and entrepreneur. He first gained prominence as Michael Kelso in the popular Fox sitcom That '70s Show, which aired from 1998 to 2006. His film career began with a role in the romantic comedy Coming Soon (1999), followed by the comedic success Dude, Where's My Car? (2000). Kutcher transitioned into romantic comedies with notable films such as Just Married and My Boss's Daughter, both released in 2003. That same year, he created and produced the groundbreaking series Punk'd, where he also served as the host during its first eight seasons. In 2004, he showcased his range in the psychological film The Butterfly Effect.

Kutcher continued to shine in romantic comedies with films like Guess Who (2005), A Lot Like Love (2005), What Happens in Vegas (2008), and No Strings Attached (2011). He starred as Walden Schmidt on CBS's hit sitcom Two and a Half Men from 2011 to 2015, and in 2013, he took on the role of Steve Jobs in the biographical film Jobs. More recently, he portrayed Colt Bennett in the Netflix series The Ranch (2016–2020) and lent his voice to the character Elliot in Open Season (2006).

In addition to his entertainment career, Kutcher is a successful venture capitalist. He co-founded A-Grade Investments and later launched Sound Ventures in 2015, managing a fund supported by institutional investors. With stakes in over 60 companies, including notable startups like Skype, Airbnb, and Foursquare, Kutcher has made a significant impact in the tech investment landscape.