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Acting
Ray Sharkey
Ray Sharkey is best known for Miami Vice, Saturday Night Live, All in the Family and Kojak. Ray Sharkey was born on November 14, 1952. Ray Sharkey died on June 11, 1993 at the age of 40.
- Born
- November 14, 1952
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
- Died
- June 11, 1993 (40 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1991The Man in the Family
- 1989The Neon EmpireJunior Molov
- 1987Jake and the Fatman
- 1987Wiseguy
- 1986Crime StoryUS Atty. Harry Breitel
- 1985The EqualizerGeoffery Dryden
- 1985The Ray Bradbury Theater
- 1984Miami ViceBobby Profile
- 1983The HitchhikerEric Coleman
- 1982Faerie Tale TheatreGrand Vizier
- 1975The JeffersonsRobert Phelps
- 1975Barney MillerDavid Salas
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
- 1973KojakGallagher (uncredited)
- 1972The Streets of San Francisco
- 1971All in the FamilyMan At Clinic (uncredited)
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ray Sharkey been in?
Ray Sharkey is best known for Miami Vice, Saturday Night Live, All in the Family and Kojak.
When was Ray Sharkey born?
Ray Sharkey was born on November 14, 1952. (Brooklyn, New York, U.S.)
How old is Ray Sharkey?
Ray Sharkey died on June 11, 1993 at the age of 40.
Updated: October 29, 2026 ·