Danny Masterson is an American actor best known for his role as Steven Hyde on the TV sitcom "That '70s Show," which aired from 1998 to 2006. He starred throughout all eight seasons of the show, a role that significantly launched his acting career.
Masterson's career includes other roles on TV and in film, such as in the sitcom "Men at Work" and the Netflix series "The Ranch," although he was written out of "The Ranch" following serious legal issues. In 2023, Masterson was convicted of raping two women in 2003 and was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. The legal case involved allegations that were delayed in reaching justice partly due to interference related to the Church of Scientology, of which Masterson and his victims were members at the time.
His co-stars from "That '70s Show," including Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, publicly supported him during his legal proceedings before his sentencing. However, after conviction, he was excluded from the sequel series "That '90s Show," with his character not being mentioned at all.
In summary, Danny Masterson is widely recognized for his role on "That '70s Show," but his career and public image have been deeply affected by his criminal conviction and sentencing related to sexual assault charges from incidents during the early 2000s.
