Ray Sharkey
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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.
Ray Sharkey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ray Sharkey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ray Sharkey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 27% of Ray Sharkey's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Ordeal of Bill Carney, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ray Sharkey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ray Sharkey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ray Sharkey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Average | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | 27 Wagons Full of Cotton | Silva | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Neon Empire | Junior Molov | Hit | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Act of Piracy | Jack Wilcox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Wiseguy: Pilot | Sonny Steelgrave | Super Hit | 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 | - | Super Hit | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Ordeal of Bill Carney | Bill Carney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Love & Money | Byron Levin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Idolmaker | Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri | Average | 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Trackdown | Flash | Average | 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 "The Ordeal of Bill Carney" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Wiseguy: Pilot", "92 Grosvenor Street", and "Hot Tomorrows".