Jake Corbin

Jake Corbin (born John Michael Avino; July 7, 1964 – September 27, 1992) was an American adult film actor, dancer, and AIDS activist.

Early life and military service John Michael Avino was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and raised in Providence.

Avino's transition into adult entertainment began while he was still in the service; after visiting a clinic, a nurse suggested he pursue dancing at a local nightclub. He worked extensively as a stripper and escort in prominent Manhattan venues such as The Works and The Break, and toured gay clubs across the United States.

Corbin's film career began in 1988 with a solo performance in While I Was Shooting Stars, directed by Christopher Rage. Throughout the late 1980s, he performed in several high-profile videos for studios including Falcon Studios and Catalina Video.

Activism Corbin was a dedicated member of ACT UP/New York.

Death Following a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, Corbin moved back to Rhode Island in January 1992 to be with his family after a bout of pneumonia. He died of AIDS-related complications on September 27, 1992, at the age of 28.

Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes 1988 While I Was Shooting Stars Jake Debut 1988 Screen Test 2 Boy Catalina Video 1988 Boys on Fire Slick HIS Video 1989 Runaways Troy Catalina Video 1989 Men of the Tropics Leo Satellite Video 1989 Dreaming About Dick Danny Cinderfella 1989 Undercover Marco 1989 Three Little Pigs Hans 1989 The Night Boys Billy Cinderfella 1989 Frank Vickers 3: Man after Man Edward 1989 In His Corner Jake 1990 Mystic Museum John 1990 The Men of 550 Jake Spur Productions 1990 Queer: The Movie Jake 1990 Secret Asian Man Tom True Blue Productions 1991 Scum Alex 1991 Best of Frank Vickers Chris Live Video Inc. 1991 Pacific Fever Irwin True Blue Productions 1997 Hammer It Home Jake Corbin Posthumous release 1997 Incredible Sex Parties Jake Corbin Posthumous release 1997 Awesome Gay Orgies Jake Corbin Posthumous release 2014 Crazy for Raw Cock, Falcon Bareback 21 Jake Corbin Posthumous release