Danny Masterson is an American actor best known for his role as Steven Hyde on the TV series That '70s Show, which aired from 1998 to 2006. He portrayed the character throughout all eight seasons of the show. Steven Hyde was Eric Forman's close friend and a core member of the main ensemble cast. Masterson's role in That '70s Show was a significant part of his acting career before he faced serious legal issues. In 2023, Masterson was convicted of raping two women in 2003 and was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. Due to these allegations and his conviction, he was excluded from the sequel series That '90s Show and was also notably absent from the 25th anniversary celebration of That '70s Show at San Diego Comic-Con. Danny Masterson was born on March 13, 1976, in Nassau County, New York. Apart from That '70s Show, his acting credits include roles in Men at Work and The Ranch, among others. However, his career has been overshadowed by his criminal convictions and imprisonment.