Tom McBride (actor)

Tom McBride (October 7, 1952 − September 24, 1995) was an American photographer, model, and actor. He starred in the 1981 horror film Friday the 13th Part 2 as Mark. He also had a role in the 1985 movie Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins. His only TV guest appearance was on the TV series Highway to Heaven. On Broadway, he appeared in the play Fifth of July near the end of its run.[1] McBride, an openly gay man, died in 1995 due to complications from AIDS, only two weeks prior to his forty-third birthday. A documentary by director Jay Corcoran titled Life & Death on the A-List followed McBride in the final months of his life.[2]

Tom McBride
BornOctober 7, 1952
West Virginia
DiedSeptember 24, 1995(1995-09-24) (aged 42)
New York City
OccupationActor, model
Years active1981–1995

McBride is also remembered for his modeling career as one of the famous handsome hunks in Winston Cigarette billboard ads in the 1980s.[2]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1981 Friday the 13th Part 2 Mark
1985 Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins "Jim" in soap opera
1997 White Lies Dan Belden (final film role)

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1986 Highway to Heaven Kevin Episode: "Jonathan Smith Goes to Washington"
1987 Gimme a Break! Episode: "Parents' Week: Part 2"

References
  1. "'Fifth of July' Will Close Sunday After Long Run". The New York Times. 22 January 1982. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  2. Wall, C. Edward (1998). Media review digest. 28. Pierian Press. ISBN 0-87650-353-9. The program profiles Tom McBride, a former model and Winston Cigarette man, who died of AIDS-related brain disease. ...
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