Ray Sharkey on Wiseguy acting and lifestyle - Later with Bob Costas guest host Katie Couric 6/26/91

Actor RAY SHARKEY was the guest on the June 26th 1991 airing of LATER WITH BOB COSTAS. Guest host, Katie Couric interviewed the actor about the craft, his role as Sonny Steelgrave in "Wiseguy", in "The Idolmaker", and his short lived TV series "Man In The House". Sharkey's struggles with substance abuse and attempts at recovery are also a focus of discussion. #raysharkey #kenwahl #wiseguy #katiecouric #addiction #addictionrecovery
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[@stephanieconsi4825]

Great interview. He was absolutely brilliant in The Idolmaker. Ty for sharing.

[@theweirdturnprofessional9321]

Great interview. RIP Found FB Page for him. Ray Sharkey: Idolmaker.

[@nemesisprime2993]

I was a fan of Ray, I like some of his movies but I didn't know he was sick, I only read the paper and heard on the news he died it was so sad back then.

[@theweirdturnprofessional9321]

So sad…miss him. May his dear soul Rest In Peace.

[@theweirdturnprofessional9321]

He was great. He was a human being with a heart and soul that he allowed to show in his roles. This is a wonderful interview. He is honest, genuine and smart. He struggled with life like all of us. Only, his is followed at such an extreme level as a celebrity that none of us really know the truth as gossip and rumors sell, but he gave us a lot in his roles and candid interviews. He admitted at the end of the interview he could fall at anytime. I do not judge as even in our own lives, the truth is not always spoken about each of us. May his sweet soul now RIP. Thank you for posting this. Love the family photos. I miss him.

[@angelsmagick]

I had no idea of the passing and troubles he had😢 I liked him in wiseguy. Thank you 😅

[@davidhenschel1990]

This interview with Katie Couric dates from June 26, 1991. A promotional clip from the new series The Man in the Family is included in the interview with Couric. Little do Sharkey and Couric know that ABC network officials will cancel the series after seven episodes.

[@ClevelandLiveMusic]

Hence the 6/26/91 date noted

[@davidhenschel1990]

@@ClevelandLiveMusic Little do Ray and Katie know that ABC network officials will cancel The Man in the Family after seven episodes.

[@billyk3632]

for me Ray Sharkey is the greatest actor

[@theweirdturnprofessional9321]

He was truly a great actor. There is a Facebook Page dedicated to his acting, Ray Sharkey: Idolmaker. I could only imagine all the great roles he would have given us. I miss him. May he RIP as he is now in a happier place.

[@billyk3632]

​@@theweirdturnprofessional9321 I added myself to the group today late, sorry

[@paulkitt-er9dr]

As an actor Sharkey had talent Willie and Phil who'll stop the rain and playing Alan Ginsberg in heartbeat he nearly always stole scenes just a shame about his personal life

[@theweirdturnprofessional9321]

Thank you for this great interview. If you can advise, where did you obtain the family pictures? They are super. Also, do you know if any of the episodes from The Man in the Family will be uploaded? Big fan of the late Ray Sharkey, RIP.

[@ClevelandLiveMusic]

Thanks for watching. The picture montages were done by "Later". Not sure on series episodes

[@theweirdturnprofessional9321]

Thank you so much. Keep the interviews coming. @@ClevelandLiveMusic

[@Vinny_Gigante]

He stole the show in Wiseguy

[@theweirdturnprofessional9321]

He deserved an Emmy for that brilliant portrayal of Sonny Steelgrave. He was robbed RIP sweet talented soul.

[@Vinny_Gigante]

@@theweirdturnprofessional9321 I do agree, he was superb as Sonny Steelgrave! RIP Ray 🙏☦️🙏

[@gabriellew6467]

And yet - arrested in Canada the following year for possession. He praises loyalty, but events speak against him practising it. So - good actor, obviously

[@ClevelandLiveMusic]

spot on

[@Marketoromagnolo]

he dind't look sick at all

[@theweirdturnprofessional9321]

Ken Wahl said Ray got sick and died quickly, which is merciful. His manager said his doctors said he should have died around 7-8 months earlier, and he fought it hard. He died in June 1993. May his sweet soul RIP. Miss him.