Alex Winter
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Alex Winter (born July 17, 1965) is an actor, director, and film writer, English-born but raised in Montclair, New Jersey, USA.
Born in London, England, Alex Winter trained as a dancer as a child, that being the profession of his parents. His family then relocated to Missouri. He studied Film at college in New York City and starred in a number of plays whilst still a student.
[edit] Career
His first major role as an actor was at age 22, in the cult vampire movie The Lost Boys, in 1987. Two years later he starred with Keanu Reeves in the comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. He reprised his role in the sequel Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey in 1991. He also provided the voice for his character in the animated television series spin-off, as did Reeves.
Alex Winter continues to work behind the scenes in film and television. In 1993, he co-wrote and co-directed the comedy Freaked (which featured a cameo appearance by Keanu Reeves), and six years later he wrote and directed Fever. Additionally, he has directed several music videos and television commercials. He also starred in the MTV show "The Idiot Box" in the early 1990s.
[edit] Personal Life
He is married to Sonia Y. Dawson, and they have a son named Leroy. He remains close friends with Keanu Reeves.
