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Jake Corbin
Born
John Michael Avino

(1964-07-07)July 7, 1964
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedSeptember 27, 1992(1992-09-27) (aged 28)
Rhode Island, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Model
  • Dancer
Years active1988–1992
AgentFalcon Studios

Jake Corbin (born John Michael Avino; July 7, 1964 – September 27, 1992) was an American adult film actor, dancer, and HIV/AIDS activist.[1][2] He was a prominent figure in the New York City gay adult film scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s, known for his work with adult film directors such as Christopher Rage and his frequent appearances on public-access television.[1][2] Corbin utilized his entertainment platform to support grassroots activism, working closely with the advocacy group ACT UP during the height of the AIDS crisis.[1][2][3]

Early life and military service

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John was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and raised in Providence.[1][2] Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army.[1][2] During his military service, he was subject to a disciplinary incident in which his pay was docked after he punched a sergeant.[2][1]

Avino's transition into adult entertainment began while he was still enlisted in the military.[1] After visiting a medical clinic, a nurse suggested that his physique and disposition made him well-suited to pursue dancing at a local nightclub.[1][2] He subsequently secured his discharge from the military following an encounter with an Army colonel.[1][2]

Career

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Adult film and stripping

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In 1988, Avino relocated to New York City to pursue a career in entertainment.[1][4] He adopted the stage name Jake Corbin, which he reportedly took from a movie credit.[1] He found regular employment working as a stripper and escort in Manhattan gay venues, including The Works and The Break.[1] As a dancer, he also toured various gay clubs across the United States.[1][5]

Corbin's adult film career began in 1988 with a solo performance in the video While I Was Shooting Stars, directed by Christopher Rage.[2] He became a frequent guest on public-access television's The Robin Byrd Show, where he gained popularity for his "street tough" New England accent and candid, humorous commentary regarding the adult entertainment industry.[1][6] Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Corbin performed for major adult studios, including Falcon Studios and Catalina Video.[7]

Activism

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Corbin was a dedicated member of ACT UP/New York (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) during a period of intense public demonstrations demanding medical research, healthcare access, and government action regarding the AIDS epidemic.[1][2] He regularly leveraged his public profile within the adult industry to support AIDS awareness and fundraising efforts, frequently performing as a dancer at community AIDS benefits.[1][2]

Corbin actively participated in several major political demonstrations organized by the group.[1][2] These included protests at the New York State Capitol in Albany, New York City Hall, and the historic December 1989 "Stop the Church" demonstration at St. Patrick's Cathedral[1][2][8] He also traveled to demonstrate at the V International Conference on AIDS in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and participated in actions in South Carolina.[1][2]

Death

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He got diagnosis with HIV/AIDS, Corbin's health began to decline.[1] After suffering a severe bout of pneumonia, he moved back to Rhode Island in January 1992 to be cared for by his family.[1][9] He died of AIDS-related complications on September 27, 1992, at the age of 28.[1][10][11]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1988While I Was Shooting StarsJakeDebut[12]
1988Screen Test 2BoyCatalina Video[1]
1988Cruisin' 1: Men on the MakeBeautiful TeenagerFalcon Studios[13]
1988Boys on FireSlickHIS Video
1989RunawaysTroyCatalina Video
1989Men of the TropicsLeoSatellite Video
1989Dreaming About DickDannyCinderfella
1989UndercoverMarco
1989Three Little PigsHans
1989The Night BoysBillyCinderfella[14]
1989Frank Vickers 3: Man after ManEdward
1989In His CornerJake[15]
1990Mystic MuseumJohn
1990The Men of 550JakeSpur Productions
1990Queer: The MovieJake
1990Secret Asian ManTomTrue Blue Productions[1]
1990Full ServiceJohnnyCatalina Video[16]
1991ScumAlex
1991Best of Frank VickersChrisLive Video Inc.
1991Pacific FeverIrwinTrue Blue Productions
1997Hammer It HomeJake CorbinPosthumous release
1997Incredible Sex PartiesJake CorbinPosthumous release
1997Awesome Gay OrgiesJake CorbinPosthumous release
2014Crazy for Raw Cock, Falcon Bareback 21Jake CorbinPosthumous release

Notes

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  • Douglas, Jerry (1993). Manshots Vol. 5 No. 5 (Fade Out: Jake Corbin Obituary). FirstHand, Ltd. OCLC 20695029.

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 "Jake Corbin". Bay Area Reporter. March 11, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Fade Out" Manshots Vol. 5 No. 5. FirstHand, Ltd. 1993. p. 82.
  3. ↑ The Advocate - Issues 554-560. Liberation Publications. 1990. p. 41.
  4. ↑ "Newcomer: Jake Corbin" Manshots Vol. 2 No. 4. FirstHand, Ltd. 1990. p. 66.
  5. ↑ Scatter Shots" Manshots Vol. 3 No. 2. FirstHand, Ltd. 1990. p. 16.
  6. ↑ "Jake Corbin" Outcome Vol. 3 No. 9. Outcome Magazine. 1990. p. 18.
  7. ↑ "Wild Shots: Fists andDildos" Manshots Vol. 2 No. 7. FirstHand, Ltd. 1990. p. 59.
  8. ↑ "Demonstrating ACT UP: The ethics, politics, and performances of affinity". New York University ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. November 4, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Final Focus" Gay Video Guide Vol. 2 No. 3. Adam Publishing. 1993. p. 48.
  10. ↑ "The Plague Years, in Film and Memory". The Atlantic. February 24, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Jake Corbin Obituary". GLBT Historical Society. March 20, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Falcon Falls in Love" Studflix Vol. 7 No. 3. Hudson Communications Group. 1989. p. 42.
  13. ↑ "Manshots Picks: Cruisin'" Manshots Vol. 1 No. 6. FirstHand, Ltd. 1989. p. 37.
  14. ↑ Queer Horror: A Film Guide. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. 2024. p. 262.
  15. ↑ "Wild Shots: Solos" Manshots Vol. 2 No. 2. FirstHand, Ltd. 1989. p. 57.
  16. ↑ "Full Service" Stars Vol. 3 No. 6. Stars Publication Incorporated. 1989. p. 90.
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