Birth Name: Christopher Ashton Kutcher
Birthdate: February 7, 1978
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Father: Larry Kutcher, born 1949; divorced from Kutcher's mother 1991
Mother: Diane Portwood, born 1952; remarried 1996
Stepfather: Mark Portwood
Sister: Tausha Kutcher; born 1975
Brother: Michael Kutcher; fraternal twin; had emergency heart transplant 1991
Education: Attended University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; majored in biochemical engineering
Claim to Fame: Stars as lovable dimwit Michael Kelso on Fox's That '70s Show (1998-present)
Significant Other(s):

• Demi Moore, actress; began dating April 2003 - married Sept. 24, 2005
• Brittany Murphy, actress; together 2002-03; met while filming Just Married
• Ashley Scott, actress; began dating 2001
• January Jones, model

Christopher Ashton Kutcher was born on February 7th, 1978 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His twin brother, Michael, followed about five minutes later. Ashton also has an older sister, Tausha. His parents, Larry and Diane, divorced when Ashton was thirteen years old. It was around this same time that his brother had to undergo heart transplant surgery, which went smoothly. Still, the medical emergency impacted Ashton’s life, and he later enrolled in the University of Iowa, where he studied biochemical engineering in hopes of finding some way to help people with cardiomyopathy, the disorder his brother suffered from.

When Ashton was fifteen, his mother moved her family, along with her soon to be second-husband, to Homestead, Iowa - a relatively small farming community. While in high school, Ashton excelled at sports, but also developed a keen interest in theatre - making his debut in a 7th grade production of "The Crying Princess and the Golden Goose."

However, for the time being acting was only a hobby, and he was focused enough on his studies to gain entry into the University of Iowa’s biochemical engineering program. It was while studying at that institution that an agent discovered him in 1997. He was spotted at a restaurant and the agent suggested he enter a modeling contest called Fresh Faces of Iowa. Ashton ended up winning the competition, and earned himself a trip to New York to compete in an International Model and Talent Agency competition. He was quickly signed to an exclusive agency, and ended up traveling the world doing photo shoots and runway shows. Ashton landed some very good gigs, including Versace, and Calvin Klein.

In 1998, he decided to spread his wings some more and went on the audition circuit. One of the first shows he tried out for was That 70's Show , and he was lucky enough to get a very big early break.

Not one to rest on his laurels, Ashton took steps to make the jump to the big screen. He quickly landed roles in the teen romantic comedy, Down to You , the Ben Affleck action flick Reindeer Games and the modern western Texas Rangers , starring James Van Der Beek.

Ashton now has many television and movie roles on his resume. He has proven his talent not only in front of the camera, but behind the scenes as well. His vibrant personality and wit will take him far and keep him entertaining us for many years to come.

In September of 2005, Ashton married his girlfriend of 3 years, Demi Moore. He refers to his marriage as not only being to Demi, but also to her children. Family is very important to him, and his fans here at AKN wish him, Demi, and their family all the best!

Written by: E!Online, Moviething and me.

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