Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher is an American actor, producer, and venture capitalist who has built a remarkable career spanning entertainment and technology. Born Christopher Ashton Kutcher in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he grew up in a working-class family and initially studied biochemical engineering at the University of Iowa before being discovered by a talent scout and entering a modeling competition that launched his entertainment career.

Kutcher first rose to fame playing the lovable Michael Kelso on the hit Fox sitcom “That ’70s Show” (1998-2006). He became a household name through films like “Dude, Where’s My Car?,” “Just Married,” and “The Butterfly Effect,” as well as his role as the creator and host of the prank show “Punk’d” on MTV. He later replaced Charlie Sheen on the CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men” (2011-2015), earning approximately $800,000 per episode, making him one of the highest-paid actors on television.

Beyond acting, Kutcher has become one of Hollywood’s most successful tech investors. Through his venture capital firms A-Grade Investments and Sound Ventures (co-founded with Guy Oseary), he was an early investor in companies including Uber, Airbnb, Spotify, and Skype. His tech investments alone have reportedly returned hundreds of millions of dollars, making him one of the most successful celebrity investors of all time.

As of 2026, Kutcher’s net worth is estimated at $200 million. He is married to actress Mila Kunis, his former co-star from “That ’70s Show.” His wealth is a balanced combination of entertainment earnings and highly successful technology investments, with his venture portfolio continuing to generate significant returns.