Biography

Warrington Gillette was born on October 7, 1960 in Maryland, USA. He is an actor, known for Friday the 13th: Part 2 (1981), Time Walker (1982) and Penny Dreadful (2005).

Although credited as Jason in Friday the 13th: Part 2 (1981), he only played the character in the final scene where he jumps through the window. For most of the film, Jason was played by Steve Dash.

Now a Wall Street banker

Originally auditioned for the role of Paul in Friday the 13th: Part 2 (1981), which went to John Furey, but director Steve Miner was impressed with him, so he offered him the part of Jason instead.

Gillette is now a clothing entrepreneur in his home state of Maryland.

Was the second actor to play Jason in the "Friday the 13th" film series, but was not the first one to wear the hockey mask (that was Richard Brooker in part 3).