Adam Ferrara - Comedian
Age: 60
Country: United States Occupations:
Comedian
Adam Ferrara is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and television host. Raised in Long Island, New York, he began his career in comedy in the late 1980s and has since established a steady presence across stand-up, television, and film.
Television & Film
Ferrara is widely recognized for several prominent television roles, including:
Chief "Needles" Nelson on the FX drama Rescue Me.
NYPD Sgt. Frank Verelli opposite Edie Falco on Showtime's Nurse Jackie.
Detective Tommy Manetti on the ABC comedy-drama The Job.
He was also a co-host for six seasons on the American version of Top Gear on the History channel. His film credits include appearances in Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009), Definitely, Maybe (2008), and Little Italy (2018).
Stand-Up & Broadcasting
As a stand-up comedian, Ferrara is a two-time American Comedy Award nominee for Best Male Stand-Up. He has released multiple stand-up specials and albums—including Funny as Hell and It's Scary in Here—and frequently performs at major comedy venues across the United States. Additionally, he hosts The Adam Ferrara Podcast.