Ray Sharkey
Known for Acting
Born November 14, 1952
Died June 11, 1993 (aged 40)
Place of Birth 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.
Filmography
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The Idolmaker
1980
as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
No Mercy
1986
as Angles Ryan
Paradise Alley
1978
as Legs
Wise Guys
1986
as Marco
Cop & ½
1993
as Vinnie Fountain
Zebrahead
1992
as Richard
Regina Roma
1982
as Carry
Trackdown
1976
as Flash
Who'll Stop the Rain
1978
as Smitty
Some Kind of Hero
1982
as Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo
Willie & Phil
1980
as Phil D'Amico
In the Line of Duty: Street War
1992
as Det. Victor Tomasino
Wired
1989
as Angel Velasquez
Stunts
1977
as Paul Salerno
Hellhole
1985
as Silk
Heart Beat
1980
as Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg)
Hot Tomorrows
1977
as Louis
The Rain Killer
1990
as Capra
P.I. Private Investigations
1987
as Ryan
Love & Money
1981
as Byron Levin
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