Ashton Kutcher Wiki: Age, Net Worth, Wife & Facts To Know

Ashton Kutcher, the 39-year-old actor, was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on February 7, 1978. He began his career as a model and has since been seen in many successful television shows and movies as a heartthrob actor. Married to wife and former "That 70s Show" costar, Mila Kunis, his love life is one to envy. His work is intelligent, artistic, and respectable, making him an all-around admirable star in Hollywood. Read on to hear about his successful work, talented wife Mila Kunis, and other interesting facts you're sure to love!

Ashton Kutcher has a close-knit family, but definitely experienced his share of dark and difficult times as a child. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to mother Diane and father Larry. (He's of Czech, Irish, and German ancestry, for those wondering where he gets his good looks!) Younger brother to Tausha and fraternal twin to brother Michael, Kutcher was raised Catholic. His home life was difficult at times, however, because his brother Michael needed a heart transplant when the children were young. The medical stress was certainly difficult on Ashton and his family, as anyone can imagine. Ashton developed his passion for acting in high school (he attended Washington High School in Cedar Rapids), but his home life was again strained when his parents divorced (Ashton was 16). Every family faces difficulty and pain, so hearing this kind of backstory to Kutcher's success in the entertainment industry only helps us empathize and appreciate his art even more! Kutcher enrolled at the University of Iowa where he was a major in biochemical engineering. While in college, his career in the entertainment industry began to take off as he was eventually approached by a model scout who invited him to participate in the "Fresh Faces of Iowa" modeling competition. This is when his modeling career began, as he won the contest and then attended the International Modeling and Talent Association Convention in New York City. As we often see cross-work in the modeling and acting industries, Kutcher too eventually moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting following this start.

3. One of his early career projects was the portrayal of Michael Kelso in television comedy, That 70s Show, in a whopping 183 episodes from 1998 to 2006. The comedy was about a group of teenage friends in Wisconsin, set in the 1970s. He eventually dated and married his costar from the series, Mila Kunis, who played Jackie Burkart for the entire run of the show. The pair is now married with two children. The adorable family is pictured below!

4. One of his most famous projects was the portrayal of Steve Jobs in the film, Jobs. Kutcher portrays Apple entrepreneur, Steve Jobs, and the film follows the life and career of Jobs from his life as a student at Reed College (in 1974) through the invention and introduction of the iPod in 2001. Participation in and press following the release of the film allowed Kutcher a platform to speak to young people about ambition, drive, and other important qualities that make up leadership. At the 2013 Teen Choice Awards, Kutcher spoke to the audience about leadership upon his acceptance of the Ultimate Choice Award. Inspired by the role he played in "Jobs", he inspired the audience with an intellectual and engaging perspective sure to motivate teens and young adults to continue working hard in order to build a life they are proud of. He powerfully states, "Opportunity looks a lot like hard work...I've never had a job in my life that I was better than. I was always just lucky to have a job. And every job I had was a stepping stone to my next job and I never quit my job until I had my next job." He spoke some really impactful words for an audience full of people just like him, and that was his point. See the video below for a full recording of his speech.

5. Not that money is everything, but Kutcher has certainly been financially rewarded for his hard work and insane talent. Ashton Kutcher's net worth is $200 million, according to Bankrate. This is beyond well-deserved, as his work is well respected, vast, and consistently impressive. His legacy in the entertainment industry will be long lasting as he continues to entertain audiences with varying roles in both comedy and drama.

What's coming up next for Ashton Kutcher? Where can you expect to see the heartthrob appear on your television or device? Well, he currently stars as Colt Bennett in the television series, "The Ranch", a Netflix original sitcom. He is also currently in post-production for "The Long Home", a film in which he portrayed Nathan Winer Sr. Ashton Kutcher is a well-respected entertainer of this generation and we cannot wait to continue following his career!