Ashton Kutcher: podcast appearances and interviews

Christopher Ashton Kutcher, born on February 7, 1978, is an American actor, film producer, and investor. He gained recognition for his role as Michael Kelso in the Fox sitcom That '70s Show, which aired from 1998 to 2006. Kutcher made his film debut in the romantic comedy Coming Soon in 1999 and achieved box office success with Dude, Where's My Car? in 2000. His subsequent film work includes romantic comedies such as Just Married and My Boss's Daughter in 2003, the same year he created and produced the television series Punk'd, serving as its host for the first eight seasons. He starred in the science fiction film The Butterfly Effect in 2004 and provided a voice role in Open Season in 2006. Kutcher appeared in various romantic comedies, including Guess Who, A Lot Like Love, What Happens in Vegas, and No Strings Attached. From 2011 to 2015, he played Walden Schmidt on the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men. In 2013, he portrayed Steve Jobs in the biographical film Jobs. He also led the Netflix sitcom The Ranch from 2016 to 2020 and starred in the comedy thriller Vengeance in 2022. Beyond his work in entertainment, Kutcher is a venture capitalist who co-founded A-Grade Investments and later announced Sound Ventures, a fund backed by institutional funding. He has invested in numerous high technology startups and is recognized for his contributions to both the entertainment industry and technology investments.