Ray Sharkey - Actor Profile

Ray Sharkey

Acting
37Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 14, 1952
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

About Ray Sharkey

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.

Best Ray Sharkey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ray Sharkey's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ray Sharkey.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Cop & ½ Vinnie Fountain Flop Similar →
1992 In the Line of Duty: Street War Det. Victor Tomasino Flop Similar →
1992 Zebrahead Richard Average Similar →
1992 Round Trip to Heaven Stoneface Flop Similar →
1992 Chrome Soldiers Gabe Ricci Flop Similar →
1992 Dead On: Relentless II Kyle Valsone Flop Similar →
1991 Caged Fear Warden Hayes Flop Similar →
1990 The Cops Are Robbers - Flop Similar →
1990 The Rain Killer Capra Flop Similar →
1990 The Take Dennis Flop Similar →
1990 27 Wagons Full of Cotton Silva Average Similar →
1989 The Neon Empire Junior Molov Average Similar →
1989 Wired Angel Velasquez Flop Similar →
1989 Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills Frank Flop Similar →
1989 The Revenge of Al Capone Scarface Average Similar →
1988 Act of Piracy Jack Wilcox Flop Similar →
1987 Wiseguy: Pilot Sonny Steelgrave Flop Similar →
1987 P.I. Private Investigations Ryan Flop Similar →
1986 No Mercy Angles Ryan Average Similar →
1986 Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp Grand Vizier Average Similar →
1986 Wise Guys Marco Flop Similar →
1985 92 Grosvenor Street - Flop Similar →
1985 Hellhole Silk Flop Similar →
1984 Body Rock Terrence Flop Similar →
1984 Du-beat-e-o duBEAT-e-o Flop Similar →
1982 Some Kind of Hero Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo Average Similar →
1982 Regina Roma Carry Flop Similar →
1981 The Ordeal of Bill Carney Bill Carney Flop Similar →
1981 Love & Money Byron Levin Flop Similar →
1980 The Idolmaker Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri Flop Similar →
1980 Willie & Phil Phil D'Amico Flop Similar →
1980 Heart Beat Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg) Average Similar →
1978 Paradise Alley Legs Average Similar →
1978 Who'll Stop the Rain Smitty Hit Similar →
1977 Stunts Paul Salerno Flop Similar →
1977 Hot Tomorrows Louis Average Similar →
1976 Trackdown Flash Flop Similar →

Ray Sharkey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ray Sharkey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Sharkey is "Who'll Stop the Rain" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Ray Sharkey acted in?

Ray Sharkey has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ray Sharkey?

Other notable films include "Hot Tomorrows", "27 Wagons Full of Cotton", and "No Mercy".