Ray Sharkey
Known for ActingBorn 1952-11-14 — died 1993-06-11Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
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
Paradise Alley
1978 · as Legs
No Mercy
1986 · as Angles Ryan
Love & Money
1981 · as Byron Levin
The Idolmaker
1980 · as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Trackdown
1976 · as Flash
Wiseguy: Pilot
1987 · as Sonny Steelgrave
Cop & ½
1993 · as Vinnie Fountain
Hot Tomorrows
1977 · as Louis
Who'll Stop the Rain
1978 · as Smitty
Wise Guys
1986 · as Marco
Good Cops, Bad Cops
1990
Chrome Soldiers
1992 · as Gabe Ricci
Some Kind of Hero
1982 · as Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo
Heart Beat
1980 · as Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg)
Regina Roma
1982 · as Carry
Body Rock
1984 · as Terrence
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills
1989 · as Frank
Hellhole
1985 · as Silk