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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.

Updated July 31, 20261 min readCited sources

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

What it is

Danny Masterson, born March 13, 1976, in Nassau County, New York, rose to fame as Steven Hyde on the sitcom That '70s Show (1998–2006). He later appeared in Men at Work and The Ranch.

Why it matters

Masterson's conviction in 2023 for raping two women, with a third count resulting in a hung jury, led to a 30-years-to-life sentence. The case drew significant media attention, highlighting issues of accountability in the entertainment industry.

Key details

He is currently incarcerated at California Men's Colony. The conviction followed a retrial after an initial mistrial in 2022. Masterson has denied the allegations.

In short

  • Convicted of raping two women in 2023.
  • Sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.
  • Best known for That '70s Show role.
  • Currently serving time in California.
Canadian angle

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.

Quick questions

Who is Danny Masterson?
An American former actor, best known for playing Steven Hyde on That '70s Show.
What was Danny Masterson convicted of?
Rape of two women.
Is Danny Masterson in jail?
Yes, he is incarcerated at California Men's Colony.

Sources

  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