Alex Winter
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Alex Winter

Alex Winter is an American actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter best known for his role as Bill S. Preston, Esq. in the cult classic Bill & Ted film series alongside Keanu Reeves. Born on July 17, 1965, in London, England, Winter moved to the United States during his childhood and began acting at a young age. After attending NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, he gained early fame in the late 1980s and early '90s through both acting and directing. Beyond acting, Winter has made a significant impact as a documentary filmmaker, directing acclaimed works like Downloaded (about Napster), Deep Web (about the Silk Road), and The YouTube Effect. He is known for his interest in technology and its societal implications, often exploring digital culture in his work. In 2025, he returns to the mainstream spotlight as part of the star-studded voice cast of Smurfs, voicing one of the key characters in the animated musical reboot.