Background

Christopher Ashton Kutcher is an American actor, show host, television creator and producer. He was born in Cedar Woods, Iowa on February 7, 1978, as twins with Michael Kutcher. Both parents worked as factory workers at that time. The couple divorced in 1991, which left the Kutcher twins and their older sister Tausha to live under the care of their mother.

In the middle of attending school at Cedar Rapids Washington High School in 1996, his mother remarried and the family moved to Homestead, Iowa. He finished his studies at Clear Creek Amana High School.

Early Years

Kutcher enrolled in the University of Iowa, majoring in biochemical engineering. He was motivated to find a cure for his twin brother's cardiomyopathy, a heart disorder that the latter experienced during his early teens. As fate would have it, Kutcher wasn't able to complete his degree, as he was directed to the modeling path.

A talent scout suggested that he join the 1997 Fresh Faces of Iowa Competition, which he eventually won and got himself a trip to New York City to enter the International Model and Talent Agency (IMTA) Convention.

Kutcher was noticed and received callbacks from various modeling and talent agencies. He then landed a deal with Next Agency and with this, the young model decided to stay in New York. It was during this time that he decided to identify himself with his middle name, as there was another model named Christopher in the same company.

Kutcher's modeling career was built through nationwide ads and photo shoots. He modeled for Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Versace, walking their runway shows in Paris and Milan.

Career Highlights

His successful modeling career jump started his childhood desire for acting. Moving to Los Angeles, he auditioned and was casted for the part of Michael Kelso in the TV series That 70's Show, which became a hit after its debut in 1998.

Kutcher gained much public attention for his portrayal of an unintelligent egotistic ladies man, which made him achieve stardom status and allowed him to expand his acting career.

Kutcher's first appearance on the big screen was starring in minor roles in the movies Down to You and Reindeer Games, which both came out in 2000.

His movie breakthrough came in the comedy box office hit Dude, Where's My Car, wherein he played the lead role opposite Sean William Scott. This was followed by a string of comedy flicks, with roles that were suited to Kutcher's loud acting style.

He maintained his career as a comedic actor starring in films like Just Married and Cheaper By The Dozen in 2003, and Guess Who and A Lot Like Love in 2005. In the 2004 thriller The Butterfly Effect, Kutcher portrayed a more mature role and his dramatic skills were revealed.

The film received mixed reviews but fared well in the box office. He won four Teen Choice Awards in 2004, which included being honored as Male Hottie of the Year and Favorite TV Personality.

Kutcher starred and produced his own TV series, MTV Punk'd, in which he played pranks on celebrities. He was also the exectuive producer for the reality TV dating show Beauty and the Geek, debuting in 2005. He is also set to produce another reality series entitled The Real Wedding Crashers.

His most recent film role include co-starring with Kevin Costner in the drama thriller The Guardian (2006), playing US Coast Guard rescue swimmers. To prepare for the part, Kutcher underwent months of physical training. The requirements for this role forced the actor not to renew his role for the eighth season of That 70's Show.

Kutcher also lent his voice for the lead character in the animated film Open Season (2006). He was also part of the all-star ensemble in the drama movie Bobby.

Personal Life

Kutcher had many high-profile relationships with several actresses. He dated January Jones, Ashley Scott, and Just Married co-star Brittany Murphy. After her relationship with Murphy ended in 2003, he began dating Demi Moore. They instantly become a hot media item, with showbiz tabloids commenting on the fifteen-year age gap between the two.

They eventually got married in September 24, 2005 in a private ceremony conducted by a rabbi of the Kabbalah Centre in Los Angeles. The couple are followers of the controversial California-based Kabbalah Centre, which teaches Kabbalah as a form of Jewish religion.

Kutcher owns two restaurants, an Italian restaurant called Dolce and a Japanese-themed restaurant, Geisha House, located in Atlanta and Los Angeles respectively.