Tom McBride (actor) explained

Occupation:Actor, model
Years Active:1981–1995
Birth Date:October 7, 1952
Birth Place:Charleston, West Virginia
Death Place:New York City

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 . 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]

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

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1981Friday the 13th Part 2Mark
1985"Jim" in soap opera
1997White LiesDan Belden (final film role)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1986Highway to HeavenKevin Episode: "Jonathan Smith Goes to Washington"
1987Gimme a Break!Episode: "Parents' Week: Part 2"

Notes and References

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