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Ray Sharkey Biography
Ray Sharkey is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on November 14, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. For his role in The Idolmaker, he won the Golden Globe Award as Best Actor in Comedy or Musical. He was also seen in Dog Soldiers, Body Rock and Scenes from the Class Struggle at Beverly Hills.
After seeing He was inspired to pursue acting after seeing Jack Lemmon‘s performance in the 1962 film Days of Wine and Roses. in the 1962 film Days of Wine and Roses, he was inspired to take up acting.
Sharkey was born in Brooklyn to Cecelia and Ray Sharkey, Sr. He was of Irish and Italian descent. Sharkey’s father was a professional drummer who abandoned the family when Sharkey was five years old. He was raised by his mother, Cecelia in Brooklyn’s Red Hook neighborhood. Sharkey became interested in acting after seeing Jack Lemmon in the 1962 film Days of Wine and Roses. After attending New York City Community College for one year, he enrolled at the HB Studio to study acting. While attending the HB Studio, Sharkey performed in various Off-Broadway stage productions. In 1973, he and his friend boxer/actor Chu Chu Malave moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting careers.
In 1974, he made his film debut in The Lords of Flatbush. Sharkey went on to appear in more than forty motion pictures and dozens of guest appearances on various television series.
After Ray’s father left Cecilia and Ray, Ray was abandoned by Ray’s mother Cecilia.
| Name | Ray Sharkey |
| First Name | Ray |
| Last Name | Sharkey |
| Occupation | Movie Actor |
| Birthday | November 14 |
| Birth Year | 1952 |
| Place of Birth | Brooklyn |
| Home Town | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Carole Graham , Rebecca Wood |
| Children(s) | Cecelia Sharkey |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 1980, Sharkey portrayed rock promoter “Vincent “Vinnie” Vacarri” in The Idolmaker. The role boosted Sharkey’s career and earned him a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the film. The following year, he was nominated for another Golden Globe for his role in The Ordeal of Bill Carney, in which he played the title role. Shortly after appearing in The Idolmaker, Sharkey developed a $400 a day heroin habit. As a result of his drug use, his career declined and he was relegated to mainly supporting roles. He overdosed several times and was involved in four drug-related car accidents, two of which required him to undergo microsurgery on his eyes. He tried undergoing rehab treatment several times but would ultimately relapse a few months later. In 1987, Sharkey spent two months in an Orange County rehab center in an effort to kick his drug and alcohol addiction for good.
Ray Sharkey Net Worth
Ray Sharkey is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ray Sharkey's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His film debut was in 1974’s The Lords of Flatbush.
He was the TV series Wiseguy’s Sonny Steelgrave.
Raymond Sharkey Jr. (November 14, 1952 – June 11, 1993) was an American stage, film and television actor. His most notable film role was that of 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.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Movie Actor |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In May 1981, Sharkey married model Rebecca Wood. The marriage ended in 1986 due to Sharkey’s drug abuse. In 1988, he married actress Carole Graham. That marriage produced one daughter, Cecelia, in 1989. In November 1992, Graham divorced Sharkey also citing his drug abuse as the reason for the divorce.
Four days after leaving rehab, he won the role of Sonny Steelgrave in the series Wiseguy. The character proved to be popular with audiences and boosted Sharkey’s career. The character was written out of the series in 1989. Sharkey then co-starred in the biographical film Wired. Based on the life of John Belushi, Sharkey portrayed a Puerto Rican angel who meets Belushi after his death in the morgue and “show[s] him the error of his ways.” Sharkey’s next role was in the 1989 black comedy film Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Ray Sharkey height 5 ft 8 in Ray weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Sharkey was diagnosed as HIV positive in the late 1980s. He reportedly contracted the virus through intravenous drug use. After his death, Sharkey’s manager Herb Nanas admitted that they both decided to keep his diagnosis a secret fearing it would hurt his career. Despite his diagnosis, Sharkey remained in denial about his HIV positive status and, according to his manager, had sex with an estimated 100 women after he was diagnosed.
In 1991, he starred in the ABC sitcom The Man in the Family. While Sharkey received good reviews for his performance, the show was panned by critics and canceled after one season. The following year, he appeared in a guest spot on Jake and the Fatman, and starred in the television movie In the Line of Duty: Street War. On July 30, 1992, while filming a guest spot on the television series, The Hat Squad, in Vancouver, he was arrested for drug possession. Canadian customs officials, making a routine inspection of incoming cargo at the airport, discovered small amounts of cocaine and heroin in a black envelope being sent from Los Angeles to Sharkey in Vancouver. Police searched his hotel room and found an additional supply of drugs. He was jailed and later released on bail. Sharkey was later fired from The Hat Squad. Sharkey’s final role was in the 1993 comedy film Cop and a Half.
Who is Ray Sharkey Dating?
According to our records, Ray Sharkey married to Carole Graham , Rebecca Wood . As of December 1, 2023, Ray Sharkey’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Ray Sharkey. You may help us to build the dating records for Ray Sharkey!In April 1991, Sharkey began a relationship with model/actress Elena Monica, daughter of comedian Corbett Monica. In July 1991, she became ill and was hospitalized with aseptic meningitis. During a routine check, she tested positive for HIV. Monica believed she contracted the virus from Sharkey who continued to deny that he had infected her. Monica ended the relationship in October 1991 due to her suspicions. In July 1992, she learned that another woman also suspected that Sharkey had infected her with HIV as well. Later that same year, Monica filed a $52 million lawsuit against the actor for knowingly infecting her with HIV.
Facts & Trivia
Ray Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ray Sharkey celebrates birthday on November 14 of every year.
In June 1993, shortly after Sharkey’s death, a Beverly Hills graphic designer, who said she had an on-and-off relationship with Sharkey from 1985 to 1991, announced that she was suing Sharkey’s estate. The woman, who was only identified as “Joyce”, cared for Sharkey in his final months and said that she believed that she also had contracted HIV from Sharkey after she was diagnosed with the virus in April 1992.
What happened to actor Ray Sharkey?
Ray Sharkey, the hard-living actor who starred as a crime boss in the television series “Wiseguy” died of AIDS complications, his manager said Saturday. He was 40. Sharkey died Friday at Lutheran Hospital in New York City’s borough of Brooklyn, said Herb Nanas.
Where is Ray Sharkey buried?
St. Charles / Resurrection Cemeteries, East Farmingdale, NY
What happened to Wiseguy Ken Wahl?
[In] August of 1992 … Ken accidentally fell down some slippery marble stairs at a friend’s home, causing his neck to break and his spinal column to be injured.
How long was Ray Sharkey on wiseguy?
| 1986 | Crime Story | Television movie |
| 1986-1987 | Crime Story | 5 episodes |
| 1987–1989 | Wiseguy | 10 episodes |
| 1989 | The Neon Empire | Television movie |
Why did Vinnie leave Wiseguy?
As Vinnie Terranova in the series “Wiseguy,” Mr. Wahl was the perfect undercover hunk, his street smarts seducing the assorted mobsters he had to destroy, even as he grew perversely fond of them. But citing “differences” with the producers, the actor left that CBS series.
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