Ashton Kutcher is an American actor, producer, and entrepreneur born on February 7, 1978, . He became famous for his role as Michael Kelso in the TV show “That ’70s Show” from 1998 to 2006. Kutcher made his film debut in “Coming Soon” (1999) and gained further success with “Dude Where’s My Car?” (2000). He’s known for romantic comedies like “Just Married” (2003) and “My Boss’s Daughter” (2003) and for creating and hosting the prank show “Punk’d”.
In addition to acting, Ashton Kutcher starred in “The Butterfly Effect” (2004) and voiced a character in “Open Season” (2006). He continued his career with romantic comedies such as “Guess Who” (2005), “A Lot Like Love” (2005), “What Happens in Vegas” (2008), and “No Strings Attached” (2011). From 2011 to 2015 he played Walden Schmidt on “Two and a Half Men”. Kutcher also portrayed Steve Jobs in the movie “Jobs” (2013) and starred in the Netflix series “The Ranch” (2016–2020) and the comedy thriller “Vengeance” (2022).
Beyond entertainment, Kutcher is active in venture capitalism. He co-founded A-Grade Investments and later announced Sound Ventures managing funds that support technology startups like Skype, Airbnb, and Duolingo. As of 2017, Kutcher has invested in several startups including Neighborly, Zenreach, and Lemonade showing his commitment to both entertainment and business innovation.
| Full Name | Ashton Kutcher |
| Date of Birth | February 7, 1978 |
| Place of Birth | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA |
| Occupation | Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (1.89 m) |
| Spouse | Mila Kunis Demi Moore |
| Children | 2 |
| Net Worth | $200 million |
Ashton Kutcher’s Early Life and Education
Ashton Kutcher was born on February 7, 1978, in Cedar Rapids Iowa. His parents are Diane who worked at Procter & Gamble and Larry M. Kutcher who worked in a factory. He has Czech German and Irish roots.
Growing up, Kutcher was part of a Catholic family that leaned towards conservative values. He has an older sister named Tausha and a twin brother named Michael. Michael faced health challenges early on including a heart transplant and cerebral palsy. This made life at home stressful for Ashton who kept himself busy to cope with the worry and emotional strain.
During high school in Iowa, Ashton Kutcher discovered his love for acting and took part in school plays. However, his senior year took a dramatic turn when he and his cousin were caught trying to steal money from their school. This incident led to legal trouble with Ashton being convicted of burglary. Despite learning from this experience he faced social isolation and lost opportunities like college scholarships.
Ashton enrolled at the University of Iowa in 1996 with plans to study biochemical engineering inspired by his desire to find a cure for his brother’s heart condition. His time in college was marked by wild behavior and partying which sometimes got him into trouble. To make ends meet he worked odd jobs including selling his blood plasma and working at General Mills during summers.
While at a bar in Iowa City, Ashton Kutcher was discovered by a talent scout and entered a modeling competition which he won. This victory led to a trip to New York City where he caught the eye of Hollywood. After briefly returning to Cedar Rapids he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Overall Kutcher’s journey from Iowa to Hollywood was shaped by personal challenges family struggles and a determined pursuit of his dreams in entertainment.
Career
Ashton Kutcher’s career took off after he moved to Los Angeles following his first audition. He became famous for playing Michael Kelso in the TV show “That ’70s Show” from 1998 to 2006. Despite missing out on a role in “Pearl Harbor” he starred in comedies like “Dude Where’s My Car?”, “Just Married”, and “Guess Who”. Kutcher also appeared in the family film “Cheaper” by the Dozen and the drama “The Butterfly Effect”.
In 2003, Kutcher started his show called “Punk’d” on MTV where he pranked celebrities with hidden cameras. He’s also produced reality shows like “Beauty and the Geek” and worked on projects through his company Katalyst Films. Kutcher’s diverse interests and drive come from watching his father manage multiple ventures. He’s always sought backup plans which led him to explore various fields alongside acting.
Due to filming conflicts, Ashton Kutcher couldn’t stay for the final season of “That ’70s Show” but returned for the series finale. He later starred in the action comedy Killers in 2010 and joined Two and a Half Men as Charlie Sheen’s replacement in 2011 earning a significant contract.
Outside of acting, Kutcher appeared in ads including a controversial Popchips campaign. He also guest-starred on shows like “Shark Tank” and “Family Guy”. From 2016 to 2020 he was part of the Netflix series “The Ranch”. Recently he announced a guest role in the sitcom That ’90s Show.
Kutcher’s journey began with modeling in New York leading to commercial work for Calvin Klein and runway shows in Paris and Milan after a successful competition in 1998.
Ashton Kutcher is more than just a Hollywood star, he’s heavily involved in tech startups and investments. By 2017, he had put money into companies like Neighborly, Zenreach, ResearchGate, Duolingo, Kopari Beauty, and Lemonade.
Alongside Guy Oseary and Ron Burkle, he co-founded A-Grade Investments starting with $30 million of their own money in 2010. By 2016, Forbes estimated their holdings at $236 million. They later launched Sound Ventures to manage a new fund backed by institutional funding.
Kutcher’s tech involvement also includes working as a product engineer for Lenovo and being part of the management team at Ooma a VoIP startup. He’s known for his creative roles like leading, marketing, campaigns, and producing viral videos for Ooma. Additionally, he co-founded Katalyst Media creating projects like the animated series “Blah Girls”.
Outside of tech, Ashton Kutcher has invested in restaurants like Dolce and Geisha House (though Geisha House closed in 2013). He’s also active in philanthropy co-founding the DNA Foundation (now Thorn) which fights child exploitation globally.
In media Kutcher launched A Plus a platform for positive news stories and later transitioned it into a social media-driven content hub. He continues to make headlines for his humanitarian efforts such as raising $34 million with his wife Mila Kunis to support Ukrainian refugees through GoFundMe campaigns for Airbnb and Flexport.
Net Worth
Aston Kutcher had an estimated net worth of $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Aston Kutcher’s net worth comes from a mix of acting, investing, and entrepreneurship. He first gained fame and money from his roles in TV shows like “That ’70s Show” and “Two and a Half Men,” as well as movies like “Dude, Where’s My Car?” and “Jobs.”
However, a significant part of his wealth comes from smart investments in tech companies such as Uber, Airbnb, and Spotify through his venture capital firm, A-Grade Investments. These successful investments have greatly boosted his net worth, making him not just a well-known actor but also a savvy businessman.
Personal life
In February 2001, Ashley Ellerin who was dating Ashton Kutcher at the time was tragically murdered. Although Kutcher was never a suspect he testified at the 2019 trial of Michael Gargiulo a serial killer convicted for her murder. Kutcher recalled that on the night of her death, he arrived at her place to pick her up for a date but she didn’t answer the door. His testimony helped establish the timeline of events.
Later in 2002, Ashton Kutcher began dating Brittany Murphy his co-star from the movie “Just Married”.
Aston Kutcher and Demi Moore met in 2003 and married in September 2005. Their marriage ended in 2011 with Kutcher filing for divorce in 2012 citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was finalized in 2013.
During the first half of 2012, Ashton Kutcher started dating Mila Kunis his former co-star from “That ’70s Show”. They got engaged in 2014 and welcomed their first child a daughter later that year. They married in 2015 and had a son in 2016. They now live in a sustainable farmhouse they designed in Beverly Hills.
Ashton Kutcher describes himself as fiscally conservative and socially liberal. He owns guns but supports stricter gun laws, especially after the 2017 Las Vegas shooting. He practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu and was a football coach at Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles.
Raised Catholic Kutcher now explores Kabbalah and has a strong connection to Israel where he finds inspiration both spiritually and creatively.
Kutcher is also known for his social media presence. In 2009, he was the first Twitter user to reach 1 million followers and he has used platforms like Facebook to promote social causes.
In health news, Kutcher revealed in 2022 that he was diagnosed with vasculitis two years earlier which affected his hearing vision, and mobility.
Regarding controversies, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis faced criticism for supporting their friend Danny Masterson during his rape trial which led to them apologizing publicly and Kutcher stepping down from his role at the charity Thorn.
