Adam Ferrara

Adam Ferrara

59 · Born: Feb 2, 1966

Personal Details

BornFeb 2, 1966 Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Adam Ferrara is a multifaceted individual, boasting a successful career as both a stand-up comedian and actor.

As an actor, he is perhaps best known for his roles as Chief Needles Nelson on the Emmy-nominated FX drama series Rescue Me, alongside Denis Leary and Frank Verelli, and as Frank Verelli on Showtime's hit series Nurse Jackie, opposite Emmy Award winner Edie Falco.

In addition to his work on television, Ferrara has also appeared in several films, including Paul Blart: Mall Cop, alongside Kevin James, and Definitely, Maybe, alongside Ryan Reynolds and Isla Fisher.

Currently, Adam hosts the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, Top Gear USA, which airs on History. As a comedian, he is an internationally touring headliner, having been nominated twice for best male stand-up by the American Comedy Awards.

Ferrara has also appeared on a variety of television programs, including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, "The Late Show with David Letterman", "The View", and Rachael Ray.

In addition to his television credits, Ferrara has also appeared in several films, including Law & Order, Ugly Betty, The King of Queens, and The Job, for which he was a series regular, starring alongside Denis Leary.

Apart from his work in the entertainment industry, Ferrara has also had the opportunity to perform at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall.

Adam Ferrara is married to indie actress Alex Tyler and splits his time between New York City and Los Angeles.

Career

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2025
Nonnas
Nonnas as Arthur Romano
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2019
Why Women Kill
Why Women Kill as Leo Mosconi
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2018
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2017
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2011
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Dirty Movie
Dirty Movie as Dr. Feelgood
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2009
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Paul Blart: Mall Cop as Sergeant Howard
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Winter of Frozen Dreams
Winter of Frozen Dreams as Assistant District Attorney
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Rescue Me
Rescue Me as Chief 'Needles' Nelson
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2008
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2006
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The Last Request
The Last Request as Cousin Frank
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2003
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2002
The Job
The Job as Tommy Manetti
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1991
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2021
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2016
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2011
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2009
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2007
{"id":52832,"title":"Comedy Central Roasts","year":"2003","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/comedy-central-roasts-2003","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52832.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52832.jpg"},"released":1}
2003