Alex Winter
This goo was worth a point in January 2025.
publication date: Friday, January 24, 2025 (part of January 2025)
category: 
Movies
clue: After an excellent start to his acting career, he lost interest in acting when he discovered that the industry was bogus.
explanation: Winter is known primarily for the films Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, The Lost Boys, and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. He mostly stopped acting in the early 1990s and has spoken about being abused in the industry. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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