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Danny Masterson

Danny Masterson is an American former actor born March 13, 1976, best known for playing Steven Hyde on the television sitcom That '70s Show.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Danny Masterson is an American former actor born on March 13, 1976, best known for playing Steven Hyde on the television sitcom That '70s Show. In 2023, he was convicted of raping two women and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.

Early life and career

Danny Masterson was born in Nassau County, New York, on March 13, 1976, and later became an actor in film and television. He gained widespread recognition through his role as Steven Hyde on That '70s Show.

Television work

Masterson is most strongly associated with That '70s Show, and later had regular roles in Men at Work and The Ranch.

Criminal conviction

In 2023, Masterson was convicted of raping two women, while a third rape count resulted in a hung jury. He was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison and later incarcerated in California.

Current status

As of the latest available sources, Masterson remains imprisoned at California Men's Colony.

Key facts

  • Danny Masterson is an American former actor best known for playing Steven Hyde on That '70s Show.
  • He was convicted in 2023 of raping two women.
  • He was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison in September 2023.
  • He is serving his sentence at California Men's Colony.
  • His case has no specific Canadian connection in the sources provided.
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Canadian context

Danny Masterson’s case has been covered by Canadian readers through international entertainment and crime reporting, but it has no specific Canadian connection in the sources provided.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Danny Masterson?
Danny Masterson is an American former actor best known for playing Steven Hyde on That '70s Show.
How old is Danny Masterson?
He was born on March 13, 1976, which makes him 50 years old as of 2026.
What happened to Danny Masterson?
He was convicted in 2023 of raping two women and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.
Is Danny Masterson in jail?
Yes. Sources state that he is incarcerated at California Men's Colony.
What was Danny Masterson convicted of?
He was convicted of rape involving two women.
What show was Danny Masterson on?
He is best known for That '70s Show.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Masterson
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, major roles, conviction, sentence, incarceration details
  2. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66744480
    Supports: 2023 sentencing to 30 years to life for raping two women
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005194/
    Supports: Birth date, actor/producer identity, known roles, incarceration note
  4. ABC7 — https://www.abc7.com/post/70s-show-actor-danny-masterson-asks-rape-convictions-prison-sentence-tossed-lawyer-errors/18166781/
    Supports: Current incarceration at California Men's Colony and role in That '70s Show
  5. Courthouse News Service — https://www.courthousenews.com/danny-masterson-asks-appeals-court-to-overturn-rape-conviction/
    Supports: Conviction details, sentence, and rape counts