This week in Racine County history.
Born in Racine on August 10, 1956, known for filmmaking.
Paul F. Little, born August 10, 1956, in Racine, Wisconsin, was an American adult film actor, producer, and director, best known by his stage name Max Hardcore. He gained prominence in the adult film industry in the early 1990s with his controversial films, including The Anal Adventures of Max Hardcore. His works often involved explicit and extreme content, which garnered both popularity and criticism. In 2009, Little was sentenced to prison for obscenity charges related to his films. He served two and a half years before being released. Despite his legal issues, he remained active in the industry, continuing to produce adult films after his release. Little passed away on March 27, 2023, following complications from cancer treatment. His connection to Racine, where he was born, remains a key aspect of his early life.
