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Ray Sharkey

Born 1952-11-14

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

Cop & ½ 1993 · 4.2 No Mercy 1986 · 5.7 Wise Guys 1986 · 5.6 Who'll Stop the Rain 1978 · 6.7 Some Kind of Hero 1982 · 5.8 The Idolmaker 1980 · 6.9 Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills 1989 · 5.9 Zebrahead 1992 · 6.3 Hellhole 1985 · 5.0 Stunts 1977 · 5.5 The Rain Killer 1990 · 4.7 In the Line of Duty: Street War 1992 · 5.8