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Ray Sharkey

Ray Sharkey

Acting Born Nov 14, 1952 -- Died Jun 11, 1993 · Brooklyn, 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.

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Filmography on SassyFlix

2 titles
Stunts (1977) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
6.0
Stunts
Stunts
1977 PG
After a stunt man dies while he is involved in the making of a motion picture, his brother takes his...
Hot Tomorrows (1977) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
0.0
Hot Tomorrows
Hot Tomorrows
1977 NR
Michael is a young writer who moves from New York to Los Angeles where he spends his time writing ab...

Also Known For

Miami Vice
7.5
tv
Miami Vice
as Bobby Profile
1984
Saturday Night Live
7.0
tv
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
1975
No Mercy
5.8
movie
No Mercy
as Angles Ryan
1986
All in the Family
7.8
tv
All in the Family
as Man At Clinic (uncredited)
1971
Cop & ½
4.6
movie
Cop & ½
as Vinnie Fountain
1993
Paradise Alley
5.8
movie
Paradise Alley
as Legs
1978
Kojak
7.1
tv
Kojak
as Gallagher (uncredited)
1973
The Jeffersons
7.3
tv
The Jeffersons
as Robert Phelps
1975
Wise Guys
5.4
movie
Wise Guys
as Marco
1986
The Streets of San Francisco
7.0
tv
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Who'll Stop the Rain
6.5
movie
Who'll Stop the Rain
as Smitty
1978
Crime Story
8.0
tv
Crime Story
as US Atty. Harry Breitel
1986