Ray Sharkey | |
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| Born | Raymond Sharkey Jr. November 14, 1952 |
| Died | June 11, 1993 (aged 40) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Complications from AIDS |
| Resting place | Saint Charles Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | New York City Community College HB Studio |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–1992 |
| Spouses | Rebecca Wood
(m. 1981; div. 1986)Carole Graham
(m. 1988; div. 1992) |
| Children | 1 |
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.