Danny Masterson is an American actor best known for portraying Steven Hyde on the TV comedy series "That '70s Show" which aired from 1998 to 2006. The show centered around a group of teenage friends in 1970s Wisconsin and ran for eight seasons. Masterson's role as Steven Hyde was a significant part of his acting career launch.

In 2023, Danny Masterson was convicted of raping two women in 2003 and was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. The legal case revealed allegations of Masterson using his position within the Church of Scientology to avoid consequences. Following his conviction, he has been incarcerated, and his character was notably not included in the sequel series "That '90s Show".

Masterson's acting career also includes roles in other TV series and movies, and he is part of a family of actors, including his brother Christopher Masterson. He was married to actress Bijou Phillips.

This summary covers Masterson's main role in "That '70s Show" and notable aspects of his career and legal issues related to the actor.