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Ferrara has performed on [[Comedy Central Presents]] and has twice been nominated for the [[American Comedy Award]] for Best Male Stand-Up. Ferrara frequently performs stand-up at [[Caroline's]] and the [[Comedy Cellar]]. Ferrara also tours often, performing stand-up at the top clubs around the country. |
Ferrara has performed on [[Comedy Central Presents]] and has twice been nominated for the [[American Comedy Award]] for Best Male Stand-Up. Ferrara frequently performs stand-up at [[Caroline's]] and the [[Comedy Cellar]]. Ferrara also tours often, performing stand-up at the top clubs around the country. |
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He has performed stand-up several times on ''[[The Tonight Show]]'', the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'', and [[Comedy Central]]. His stand up was featured in Comedy Central's animated series [[Shorties Watchin' Shorties]] in 2004. |
He has performed stand-up several times on ''[[The Tonight Show]]'', the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'', and [[Comedy Central]]. His stand up was featured in Comedy Central's animated series [[Shorties Watchin' Shorties]] in 2004.<ref>[http://thegrablegroup.com/speaker/adam-ferrara/ "Adam Ferrara Bio | The Grable Group"]</ref> |
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In 2009, Ferrara performed in an hour stand-up special which aired on [[Comedy Central]] entitled ''Funny As Hell'', and was released on [[DVD]] the same day. Ferrara appeared on [[The Tony Kornheiser Show]] on January 24, 2013. |
In 2009, Ferrara performed in an hour stand-up special which aired on [[Comedy Central]] entitled ''Funny As Hell'', and was released on [[DVD]] the same day. Ferrara appeared on [[The Tony Kornheiser Show]] on January 24, 2013. |
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| Adam Ferrara | |
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| File:Adam-ferrara01.jpg Adam Ferrara in 2013. | |
| Born | February 2, 1966 Queens,New York City, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, film, television |
| Nationality | American |
| Website | AdamFerrara.com |
Adam Ferrara is an American actor and comedian who played the role of Chief "Needles" Nelson on the critically acclaimed FX series Rescue Me is also a co-host on the U.S. version of Top Gear and is playing NYPD Sgt. Frank Verelli opposite Edie Falco on SHOWTIME series Nurse Jackie. He also played Detective Tommy Manetti on the television series The Job.
Biography
Ferrara grew up in Huntington Station, New York in an Italian-American family. He is married to indie actress Alex Tyler, who is on the cover of his comedy DVD Funny as Hell. She also plays the "she-devil" in the special's introductory sketch. Ferrara and Anthony Cumia (of the Opie & Anthony Show) were childhood friends, and Ferrara makes occasional appearances on Cumia's radio program.
Career
Ferrara has performed on Comedy Central Presents and has twice been nominated for the American Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-Up. Ferrara frequently performs stand-up at Caroline's and the Comedy Cellar. Ferrara also tours often, performing stand-up at the top clubs around the country.
He has performed stand-up several times on The Tonight Show, the Late Show with David Letterman, and Comedy Central. His stand up was featured in Comedy Central's animated series Shorties Watchin' Shorties in 2004.[2]
In 2009, Ferrara performed in an hour stand-up special which aired on Comedy Central entitled Funny As Hell, and was released on DVD the same day. Ferrara appeared on The Tony Kornheiser Show on January 24, 2013.
Ferrara co-hosts the American version of Top Gear.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Flying Blind | Gerald | 1 episode |
| 1996–1998 | Caroline in the City | Pete Spadaro | 3 episodes |
| 1997 | Social Studies | Dan Rossini | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | Dads | Carl, Sr. | TV short |
| 1999 | The Love Boat: The Next Wave | Stan | 1 episode |
| 2001–2002 | The Job | Tommy Manetti | 19 episodes |
| 2003 | Ash Tuesday | Greg | |
| 2003 | Law & Order | Monty Bender | 1 episode |
| 2004 | Noise | Young Detective | |
| 2004–2007 | The King of Queens | Various characters | 3 episodes |
| 2006 | The Last Request | Cousin Frank | |
| 2006 | A Merry Little Christmas | Donnie Manning | TV Movie |
| 2006–2011 | Rescue Me | Chief 'Needles' Nelson | 50 episodes |
| 2008 | Definitely, Maybe | Gareth | |
| 2009 | Paul Blart: Mall Cop | Sergeant Howard | |
| 2009 | Winter of Frozen Dreams | Burr | |
| 2009 | The Unusuals | Vice Detective #2 | Pilot episode |
| 2009 | Around The Block | Sean | |
| 2009 | Ugly Betty | Sammy | 1 episode |
| 2009 | The Pack | Cassidy | |
| 2010 | Dennis Leary & Friends Presents: Douchebags & Donuts | Himself | |
| 2010–Present | Top Gear | Host | |
| 2011 | National Lampoon's Dirty Movie | Dr. Feelgood | |
| 2013 | Nurse Jackie | NYPD Sgt. Frank Verelli | 8 episodes |
References
- Notes
- ^ "UPN: Social Studies Cast Bio - Adam Ferrara". Vidiot.com. 1997-01-15. Archived from the original on 7 November 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
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- ^ "Adam Ferrara in US 'Top Gear 'for History and BBC series - Monsters and Critics". Archived from the original on 24 April 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
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- General citations
External links
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