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Christopher Ashton Kutcher (born
February 7,
1978) is an
American actor best known for playing
Michael Kelso in the television series
That '70s Show. He was the creator, executive producer, and host of the
MTV celebrity prank show
Punk'd. He is known for his roles in films such as
Dude, Where's My Car?,
Just Married,
The Butterfly Effect, and
The Guardian. He is married to actress
Demi Moore.
Biography
Early life
Kutcher was born in
Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, the son of factory workers Diane and Larry Kutcher. He has an older sister, Tausha, and a fraternal
twin, Michael, who has
cerebral palsy. Kutcher's childhood was that of a rugged, outdoorsy Midwesterner, and he'd various odd jobs, including carpentry, and other jobs relating to farm life.
Kutcher attended Washington High School in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa for about a year when his family moved to
Tiffin, Iowa where he attended the
Clear Creek-Amana High School. In addition to being a student, he played on the football team as wide receiver and appeared in school plays. Kutcher stated that as a teen, he contemplated committing
suicide. At thirteen, he attempted to jump from a hospital balcony, but his father intervened at the last minute. At around this time, his parents divorced. During his senior year, he broke into the high school at night with his cousin in an attempt to steal money; he was caught leaving the scene. Kutcher was convicted of third-degree
burglary and sentenced to three years'
probation and 180 hours of
community service. Kutcher stated that though the experience "straightened him out," he lost his girlfriend and anticipated college scholarships, and he was ostracized at school and in his community. Kutcher stated, "I thought I knew everything but I didn't have a clue. I was smoking a lot of weed and partying, and I woke up many mornings not knowing what I'd done the night before. I played way too hard. I'm amazed I'm not dead." He was also a member of the
Delta Chi fraternity. To make ends meet, Kutcher worked as a college summer hire in the cereal department for the
General Mills plant in Cedar Rapids, and sometimes
donated blood for money. During his time at the University he was approached by a scout at a bar called The Airliner in
Iowa City, Iowa, he was recruited to enter the "Fresh Faces of Iowa" modeling competition, and after placing first he won a trip to
New York City to the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Convention. After his stay in
New York City Ashton returned home to
Cedar Rapids, Iowa before relocating to
Los Angeles to pursue his acting career., he starred in several comedy films that performed well at the box office, including
Dude, Where's My Car? (2000),
Just Married (2003), and
Guess Who (2005). In addition, he appeared in the family film
Cheaper By The Dozen, playing a self-obsessed actor. His 2004 film
The Butterfly Effect was an unusually dramatic role for Kutcher, playing a conflicted young man who fell in love with a girl called Kayleigh; the film received very mixed reviews, but was a box-office success.
In 2003, Kutcher produced and starred in his own series on
MTV's
Punk'd. The series involves various
hidden camera tricks performed on celebrities. Kutcher is also an executive producer of the
reality television show
Beauty and the Geek, which debuted in 2005, and will produce a reality show based around the rap group
Three 6 Mafia,
Kutcher's most recent film role is in
The Guardian, a film which opened on
September 29,
2006. The film co-stars
Kevin Costner and Kutcher as
United States Coast Guard rescue swimmers. The studio behind the film,
Touchstone Pictures, initially hesitated in casting Kutcher in an action film because of his public image as a comic actor. In order to be there for filming, Ashton was forced not to renew his contract for the eighth and final season of
That 70s Show, though he did appear in the first four episodes of it (credited as a special guest star) and returned for the show's series finale.
Kutcher is part of the management team for
Ooma, a tech start-up launched in September 2007. Ooma is in the
Voice over Internet Protocol business and Ashton's role is as Creative Director. He's spearheading a marketing campaign and producing viral videos to promote this service.
Personal life
Kutcher has dated actresses
January Jones (from 1998 to 2001),
Ashley Scott (from 2001 to 2002),
Monet Mazur (2002), and
Brittany Murphy (from 2002 to 2003). Following his break-up with Murphy in early 2003, Kutcher began dating
Demi Moore; reports in the media frequently commented on the fifteen-year age difference between the two. and celebrated the Jewish holiday
Purim. Kutcher also usually wears the traditional Kabbalah
Red string.
Kutcher is best friends with his former
That '70s Show co-stars
Danny Masterson and
Wilmer Valderrama, as well as actor
Seann William Scott whom he co-starred with in
Dude, Where's My Car. Kutcher has also invested in an
Italian restaurant named
Dolce (other owners include Masterson and Valderrama) and a
Japanese-themed restaurant named
Geisha House located in
Atlanta and
Los Angeles. Kutcher is a big
Chicago Bears supporter. Because of their similar looks, Kutcher has also drawn comparisons to
Utah Jazz swingman
Kyle Korver (also from Iowa), and Korver has often fielded questions on this matter.
Filmography
Actor
Producer
2003: Punk'd (64 Episodes)(executive producer)
2003: My Boss's Daughter (co-producer)
2004: The Butterfly Effect (executive producer)
2004: You've Got a Friend (8 Episodes) (executive producer)
2006: Beauty and the Geek (36 Episodes) (executive producer)
2007: Adventures in Hollyhood (8 Episodes) (executive producer)
2007: Miss Guided (executive producer)
2007: Game Show in My Head (executive producer)
2007: The Real Wedding Crashers (7 Episodes) (executive producer)
2007: Room 401 (8 Episodes)(executive producer)
2008: Pop Fiction (executive producer}
2009: Spread (producer)
Awards
Kids' Choice Awards
- 2004 - Favorite Movie Actor for Just Married, My Boss's Daughter and Cheaper by the Dozen - Nominated
- 2005 - Favorite TV Actor for That '70s Show and Punk'd - Nominated
- 2007- Favorite Voice in a cartoon- Nominated
- 2004 - Favorite Television Actor for That '70s Show and Punk'd
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award
- 2000 - Sierra Award Best Male Newcomer for Dude, Where's My Car? - Nominated
MTV Movie Awards
- 2001 - Breakthrough Male Performance for Dude, Where's My Car? - Nominated
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