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Ray Sharkey

1952 - 1993

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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. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 20 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 18 in 2024). Ray Sharkey is the 10,034th most popular actor (up from 10,444th in 2024), the 14,908th most popular biography from United States (up from 15,187th in 2019) and the 4,666th most popular American Actor.

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Among people born in 1952, Ray Sharkey ranks 749. Before him are Howie Hawkins, Don Was, Melanie Mayron, Raj Babbar, Takako Shirai, and Irwin Keyes. After him are Michael Brook, Junkyard Dog, Faye Kellerman, Sharon Walsh, Viv Richards, and Mark C. Lee. Among people deceased in 1993, Ray Sharkey ranks 320. Before him are Joe Fortenberry, Archie Williams, Richard Webb, Claire Du Brey, Adelaide Hall, and Nan Grey. After him are Claudia McNeil, Helen O'Connell, Reggie Lewis, Don DeFore, Jim Holton, and Keith Mwila.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Ray Sharkey ranks 14,913 out of 20,380. Before him are Dave Eggers (1970), Ross Lynch (1995), Charlie Carver (1988), Lauren Jauregui (1996), Irwin Keyes (1952), and Bruce Babbitt (1938). After him are Debrah Farentino (1959), Janet Evans (1971), Howard Gordon (1961), Kane Kosugi (1974), Mel Winkler (1941), and Gale Robbins (1921).

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Among ACTORS In United States

Among actors born in United States, Ray Sharkey ranks 4,668. Before him are Dorian Gregory (1971), Martin Starr (1982), Charlie Weber (1978), Ross Lynch (1995), Charlie Carver (1988), and Irwin Keyes (1952). After him are Debrah Farentino (1959), Kane Kosugi (1974), Mel Winkler (1941), Gale Robbins (1921), Jake Lacy (1985), and Dileep Rao (1973).

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