Ray Sharkey
Actor
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
Cop & ½
as Vinnie Fountain 1993
Paradise Alley
as Legs 1978
Wise Guys
as Marco 1986
Who'll Stop the Rain
as Smitty 1978
Some Kind of Hero
as Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo 1982
Hellhole
as Silk 1985
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills
as Frank 1989
The Idolmaker
as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri 1980
Wired
as Angel Velasquez 1989
Zebrahead
as Richard 1992
Heart Beat
as Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg) 1980
Body Rock
as Terrence 1984
Stunts
as Paul Salerno 1977
The Rain Killer
as Capra 1990
Love & Money
as Byron Levin 1981
Willie & Phil
as Phil D'Amico 1980