Ray Sharkey

Ray Sharkey

Born November 14, 1952 (Age: 73) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

Biography

Raymond Sharkey Jr. (November 14, 1952 – June 11, 1993) was an American stage, film and television actor. His most notable film role was Vincent Vacarri in the 1980 film The Idolmaker, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. He is also known for his role as Sonny Steelgrave in the television series Wiseguy.
Raymond Sharkey Jr. (November 14, 1952 – June 11, 1993) was an American stage, film and television actor. His most notable film role was Vincent Vacarri in the 1980 film The Idolmaker, for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. He is also known for his role as Sonny Steelgrave in the television series Wiseguy.
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Filmography

Cop & ½

Cop & ½

1993 as Vinnie Fountain Age: 40
In the Line of Duty: Street War

In the Line of Duty: Street War

1992 as Det. Victor Tomasino Age: 39
Zebrahead

Zebrahead

1992 as Richard Age: 39
Round Trip to Heaven

Round Trip to Heaven

1992 as Stoneface Age: 39
Chrome Soldiers

Chrome Soldiers

1992 as Gabe Ricci Age: 39
Dead On: Relentless II

Dead On: Relentless II

1992 as Kyle Valsone Age: 39
Caged Fear

Caged Fear

1991 as Warden Hayes Age: 38
The Cops Are Robbers

The Cops Are Robbers

1990 as Age: 38
The Rain Killer

The Rain Killer

1990 as Capra Age: 37
The Take

The Take

1990 as Dennis Age: 37
No Image

27 Wagons Full of Cotton

1990 as Silva Age: 37
The Neon Empire

The Neon Empire

1989 as Junior Molov Age: 37
Wired

Wired

1989 as Angel Velasquez Age: 36
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills

Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills

1989 as Frank Age: 36
The Revenge of Al Capone

The Revenge of Al Capone

1989 as Scarface Age: 36
Act of Piracy

Act of Piracy

1988 as Jack Wilcox Age: 35
Wiseguy: Pilot

Wiseguy: Pilot

1987 as Sonny Steelgrave Age: 34
P.I. Private Investigations

P.I. Private Investigations

1987 as Ryan Age: 34
No Mercy

No Mercy

1986 as Angles Ryan Age: 34
Wise Guys

Wise Guys

1986 as Marco Age: 33
92 Grosvenor Street

92 Grosvenor Street

1985 as Age: 33
Hellhole

Hellhole

1985 as Silk Age: 32
Body Rock

Body Rock

1984 as Terrence Age: 31
Some Kind of Hero

Some Kind of Hero

1982 as Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo Age: 29
The Ordeal of Bill Carney

The Ordeal of Bill Carney

1981 as Bill Carney Age: 29
Love & Money

Love & Money

1981 as Byron Levin Age: 28
The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker

1980 as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri Age: 28
Willie & Phil

Willie & Phil

1980 as Phil D'Amico Age: 27
Heart Beat

Heart Beat

1980 as Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg) Age: 27
Paradise Alley

Paradise Alley

1978 as Legs Age: 25
Who'll Stop the Rain

Who'll Stop the Rain

1978 as Smitty Age: 25
Stunts

Stunts

1977 as Paul Salerno Age: 24