Quick Facts
Born:
1952-11-14
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Credits:
54 Total Roles
Ray Sharkey
Acting
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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.
Known For
Miami Vice
Bobby Profile
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
No Mercy
Angles Ryan
All in the Family
Man At Clinic (uncredited)
Cop & ½
Vinnie Fountain
Paradise Alley
Legs
Kojak
Gallagher (uncredited)
The Jeffersons
Robert Phelps
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Cop & ½ MOVIE | Vinnie Fountain |
| 1992 | In the Line of Duty: Street War MOVIE | Det. Victor Tomasino |
| 1992 | Zebrahead MOVIE | Richard |
| 1992 | Round Trip to Heaven MOVIE | Stoneface |
| 1992 | Chrome Soldiers MOVIE | Gabe Ricci |
| 1992 | Dead On: Relentless II MOVIE | Kyle Valsone |
| 1991 | The Man in the Family TV | Self |
| 1991 | Caged Fear MOVIE | Warden Hayes |
| 1990 | The Cops Are Robbers MOVIE | Self |
| 1990 | The Rain Killer MOVIE | Capra |