Ray Sharkey

Ray Sharkey

Deceased · Born: Nov 14, 1952 · Died: Jun 11, 1993

Personal Details

BornNov 14, 1952 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Carole Graham

    ( Oct 8, 1988 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Rebecca Wood

    ( May 10, 1981 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Cecelia Sharkey
  • Ray Sharkey

Biography

Ray Sharkey, a talented actor, entered this world on November 14, 1952, in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, New York, USA. Born with a passion for the performing arts, Sharkey would go on to make a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

He is perhaps best known for his captivating performances in films such as "The Idolmaker" (1980),"Wiseguy" (1987),and "Cop & ½" (1993). With a diverse range of roles under his belt, Sharkey showcased his remarkable versatility as an actor.

In his personal life, Sharkey was married twice, first to Carole Graham and then to Rebecca Wood. Despite his success, Sharkey's life was marked by tragedy, as he passed away on June 11, 1993, in the city that never sleeps, New York City, New York, USA.

Career

1993
Cop & ½
Cop & ½ as Vinnie Fountain
1992
Chrome Soldiers
Chrome Soldiers as Gabe Ricci
In the Line of Duty: Street War
In the Line of Duty: Street War as Det. Victor Tomasino
Zebrahead
Zebrahead as Richard
1991
Caged Fear
Caged Fear as Warden Hayes
1990
The Take
The Take as Dennis
1989
The Neon Empire
The Neon Empire as Junior Molov
Wired
Wired as Angel Velasquez
1988
Act of Piracy
Act of Piracy as Jack Wilcox
1986
Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre as Grand Vizier
Wise Guys
Wise Guys as Marco
No Mercy
No Mercy as Angles Ryan
Crime Story
Crime Story as US Atty. Harry Breitel
Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre as Grand Vizier
1985
Hellhole
Hellhole as Silk
1984
Body Rock
Body Rock as Terrence
Du-beat-e-o
Du-beat-e-o as duBEAT-e-o
1982
Some Kind of Hero
Some Kind of Hero as Sgt. Vinnie DiAngelo
1981
Love & Money
Love & Money as Byron Levin
1980
The Idolmaker
The Idolmaker as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Heart Beat
Heart Beat as Ira (based on Allen Ginsberg)
Willie & Phil
Willie & Phil as Phil D'Amico
1977
1976
Trackdown
Trackdown as Flash