Brian Bianchini

Brian Leo Bianchini (July 16, 1978 - March 16, 2004) was a male model. He was born in San Francisco, and attended Skyline College. He started wrestling at the age of seven and won both high school and intercollegiate wrestling competitions. He later excelled at the martial arts.

He was photographed by some of the world’s most renown photographers, including Bruce Webber, Roger Moenks, David LaChapelle, Michael Childers, Steven Klein, Chris Makos, George Machado and Martin Ryter among others. Roger Moenks said of working with Brian: "I really enjoyed working with Brian on a number of projects including the Class of Click Yearbook. He was a very humble and cordial person and his photographs reflect his intensity, his strength and gentle nature."

In addition to campaigns for Reebok, Versace, Abercrombie & Fitch and print ads for International Male and Undergear, Brian was featured in editorials in Vanity Fair, Glamour Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Playgirl and Men’s Fitness. He was also featured in cover articles for TV Guide and Instinct Magazine.

Suffering from heavy depressions he killed himself after at least three suicide attempts, according to his former manager.
Model and champion athlete Brian Bianchini passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at the age of 25.

Brian Leo Bianchini was born on July 16, 1978 in San Francisco, graduating from Mills High School in 1996 and later attending Skyline College. He started wrestling at the age of seven and was a champion, winning both high school and intercollegiate wrestling competitions. He later excelled at the martial arts.

One of the most beautiful men in America, he was photographed by some of the world’s best, including Bruce Webber, Roger Moenks, David Lachapelle, Michael Childers, Steven Klein, Chris Makos and George Machado among others. Reached at his studio yesterday, Roger Moenks said of working with Brian: "I really enjoyed working with Brian on a number of projects including the Class of Click Yearbook. He was a very humble and cordial person and his photographs reflect his intensity, his strength and gentle nature."

In addition to campaigns for Reebok, Versace, Abercrombie & Fitch, Body+Body Wear and print ads for International Male and Undergear, Brian was featured in editorials in Vanity Fair, Glamour Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Contents, Playgirl, Black & White Magazine and Men’s Fitness. He was also featured in cover articles for DNR Magazine, TV Guide and Instinct Magazine

Brian’s perfect six-foot-one physique and true matinee idol looks also garnered him parts on Baywatch Hawaii and on MTV’s CLass of 2000, in addition to roles in three feature films: The Black Magic, (2002) as Craig; The Brotherhood (2000/I) as Frat Slob #3; and Girl for Girl (2000) as Paul. He was also featured in several European runway shows and commercials and hosted a 9/11 Benefit Fashion Show in Los Angeles for the American Red Cross.

Brian was on the roster of Click Models in New York and LA. Jessica Simon, a booker with Click New York said that "Brian was a sweet, sweet guy with a tremendous amount of potential. Everyone here at Click was terribly saddened to learn of his death, and extends their deepest condolences to his friends and family." Brian was personally managed by Scott Hoover, who first discovered him having a cup of joe in a San Francisco cafe. According to Scott, "Brian was an amazing person. He was a smart and truly gifted man and I feel blessed to have had the experience of knowing him. I will never forget him."

In an interview at the age of twenty-one published in Instinct Magazine, Brian is quoted as stating: "I used to get uncomfortable when I first started out modeling, but you get used to it. It’s just a job and a lot of photographers want to shoot my body."