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.
Gillette is now a clothing entrepreneur in his home state of
Maryland.
Was the second actor to play Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th (1980) film
series, but was not the first one to wear the hockey mask (that was
Richard Brooker in part 3).