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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. Subsequently, he made another appearance on [[The Tony Kornheiser Show]] on January 9, 2015 as co-host with [[Chris Cillizza]] who regularly co-hosts alongside Mr. Tony. |
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. Subsequently, he made another appearance on [[The Tony Kornheiser Show]] on January 9, 2015 as co-host with [[Chris Cillizza]] who regularly co-hosts alongside Mr. Tony. |
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Ferrara co-hosted the American version of ''[[Top Gear (U.S. TV series)|Top Gear]]''.<ref name="urlAdam Ferrara in US Top Gear for History and BBC series - Monsters and Critics">{{cite web |
Ferrara co-hosted the American version of ''[[Top Gear (U.S. TV series)|Top Gear]]''.<ref name="urlAdam Ferrara in US Top Gear for History and BBC series - Monsters and Critics">{{cite web|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1550045.php/Adam-Ferrara-in-US-Top-Gear-for-History-and-BBC-series |title=Adam Ferrara in US 'Top Gear 'for History and BBC series - Monsters and Critics |work= |accessdate=April 27, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100424012219/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1550045.php/Adam-Ferrara-in-US-Top-Gear-for-History-and-BBC-series |archivedate=April 24, 2010 |deadurl=yes }}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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| Adam Ferrara | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1966 Queens, New York, United States |
| Medium | Stand-up, film, television |
| Nationality | American |
| Website | adamferrara |
Adam Ferrara (born February 2, 1966) is an American actor and comedian known for playing the role of Chief "Needles" Nelson on the critically acclaimed FX series Rescue Me. He was a co-host on the U.S. version of Top Gear and played 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 "Beautiful She Devil" in the special's introductory sketch.
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. Subsequently, he made another appearance on The Tony Kornheiser Show on January 9, 2015 as co-host with Chris Cillizza who regularly co-hosts alongside Mr. Tony.
Ferrara co-hosted the American version of Top Gear.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Flying Blind | Gerald | Episode: "The People That Time Forgot" |
| 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 | Episode: "Prom Queen" |
| 2001–2002 | The Job | Tommy Manetti | 19 episodes |
| 2003 | Ash Tuesday | Greg | |
| 2003 | Law & Order | Monty Bender | Episode: "Smoke" |
| 2004 | Noise | Young Detective | |
| 2004–2007 | The King of Queens | Waiter / Jack / Nick | 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 | Episode: "Blue on Blue" |
| 2009 | The Pack | Cassidy | |
| 2010 | Dennis Leary & Friends Presents: Douchebags & Donuts | Himself | |
| 2010–2016 | Top Gear | Host | 72 episodes |
| 2013-2015 | Nurse Jackie | NYPD Sgt. Frank Verelli | 20 episodes |
| 2014 | Hell's Kitchen | Himself | Season 13 Episode 4: "15 Chefs Compete" |
| 2017 | Kevin Can Wait | Bill | Episode: "Choke Doubt" |
| 2017 | Criminal Minds | Bob Hammond | Episode: "Hell's Kitchen" |
References
- Notes
- ^ "UPN: Social Studies Cast Bio - Adam Ferrara". Vidiot.com. January 15, 1997. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
- ^ "Adam Ferrara Bio | The Grable Group"
- ^ "Adam Ferrara in US 'Top Gear 'for History and BBC series - Monsters and Critics". Archived from the original on April 24, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
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- General citations
External links
- Living people
- 1966 births
- Male actors from New York
- American male film actors
- American stand-up comedians
- American people of Italian descent
- American male television actors
- American television personalities
- People from Huntington Station, New York
- People from New York City
- Male actors of Italian descent
- Comedians from New York City