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English
Children
1 child
Education
New York City College of Technology, HB Studio
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♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Persian < Old Persian (𐎼𐎥𐎠)
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Ray Sharkey is known for acting.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. (died at age 40).
Recipient of the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
Ray Sharkey has 20 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (20)
AWARDS (2)
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
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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.
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How old was Ray Sharkey?
Ray Sharkey was born on and passed away on at the age of 40.
Where was Ray Sharkey born?
Ray Sharkey was born in Brooklyn, New York, U.S..
What movies or shows has Ray Sharkey been in?
Ray Sharkey has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include Cop and a Half (1993), In the Line of Duty: Street War (1992), Dead On: Relentless II (1992), Zebrahead (1992), Wired (1989).
What is Ray Sharkey known for?
Ray Sharkey is primarily known as an actor. Raymond Sharkey Jr. (November 14, 1952 – June 11, 1993) was an American stage, film and television actor. His most notable film role was Vincent…
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