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Adam Ferrara

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Adam Ferrara is a stand-up comedian and actor who proudly played Chief Needles Nelson on the Emmy® nominated FX drama Rescue Me. He has also costarred alongside Kevin James in the hit movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop and in Definitely Maybe with Ryan Reynolds and Isla Fisher. Besides hosting the critically acclaimed BBC sensation... See full bio »

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in Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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Adam Ferrara (L) and Alex Tyler (R) attends the A+E Networks 2013 Upfront on May 8, 2013 in New York City Still of Edie Falco and Adam Ferrara in Nurse Jackie Still of Adam Ferrara in Definitely, Maybe Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood attend A&E Networks 2013 Upfront at Lincoln Center on May 8, 2013 in New York City. Still of Adam Ferrara in Rescue Me Still of Denis Leary, Adam Ferrara and Steven Pasquale in Rescue Me
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2013 Nurse Jackie (TV series)
Frank Verelli
– Good Thing (2013) … Frank Verelli
– Lost Girls (2013) … Frank Verelli
– Smile (2013) … Frank Verelli
– Forget It (2013) … Frank Verelli
– Heart … Frank Verelli
 
2012 Smoking/Non-Smoking
Cassidy
 
2006-2011 Rescue Me (TV series)
Chief 'Needles' Nelson
– Ashes (2011) … Chief 'Needles' Nelson
– Vows (2011) … Chief 'Needles' Nelson
– Jeter (2011) … Chief 'Needles' Nelson
– 344 (2011) … Chief 'Needles' Nelson
– Head (2011) … Chief 'Needles' Nelson
See all 50 episodes »
 
2011 Dirty Movie
Dr. Feelgood
 
2010 The Pack
Cassidy
 
2009 Ugly Betty (TV series)
Sammy
– Blue on Blue (2009) … Sammy
 
2009 Around the Block (short)
Sean
 
2009 The Unusuals (TV series)
Vice Detective #2
– Pilot (2009) … Vice Detective #2
 
2009 Winter of Frozen Dreams
Assistant District Attorney
 
2009 Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Sergeant Howard
 
2008 Definitely, Maybe
Gareth
 
2004-2007 The King of Queens (TV series)
Jack / Nick / Waiter
– China Syndrome, Parts 1 and 2 (2007) … Waiter
– Fight Schlub (2006) … Jack
– Entertainment Weakly (2004) … Nick
 
2006 A Merry Little Christmas
Donnie Manning
 
2006/I The Last Request
Cousin Frank
 
2004 Noise
Young Detective
 
2003 Law & Order (TV series)
Monty Bender
– Smoke (2003) … Monty Bender
 
2003 Ash Tuesday
Greg
 
2001-2002 The Job (TV series)
Tommy Manetti
– Dad (2002) … Tommy Manetti
– Gay (2002) … Tommy Manetti
– Vacation (2002) … Tommy Manetti
– Neighbor (2002) … Tommy Manetti
– Betrayal (2002) … Tommy Manetti
See all 19 episodes »
 
1999 Love Boat: The Next Wave (TV series)
Stan
– Prom Queen (1999) … Stan
 
1996-1998 Caroline in the City (TV series)
Pete Spadaro / Peter Spadaro
– Caroline and the Reluctant Father (1998) … Pete Spadaro
– Caroline and the Dearly Departed (1997) … Peter Spadaro
– Caroline and the Ex-Wife (1996) … Pete Spadaro
 
1997 Social Studies (TV series)
Dan Rossini
– Copy Kits (1997) … Dan Rossini
– Rhymes with Witch (1997) … Dan Rossini
 
1997 Dads (TV short)
Carl Sr.
 
1993 Flying Blind (TV series)
Gerald
– The People That Time Forgot (1993) … Gerald
 
1991 Candid Camera (TV series)
Regular Performer
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
2009 Adam Ferrara: Funny as Hell (TV movie)
 
2004 Comedy Central Presents (TV series)
– Adam Ferrara (2004) (writer)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2009 Adam Ferrara: Funny as Hell (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (23 titles)
2010-2013 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself - Guest / Himself
– Episode #1.922 (2013) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.487 (2011) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.357 (2010) … Himself
 
2010-2013 Top Gear USA (TV series documentary)
Himself - Host
– Viking Trucks (2013) … Himself - Host
– Minnesota Ice Driving (2013) … Himself - Host
– Episode #3.14 (2013) … Himself - Host
– Episode dated 12 March 2013 (2013) … Himself - Host
– Taxis (2013) … Himself - Host
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2012 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 13 August 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2011 Denis Leary & Friends Presents: Douchbags & Donuts (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002-2010 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #19.57 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #12.52 (2004) … Himself
– Episode #10.62 (2002) … Himself
 
2009 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.180 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Adam Ferrara: Funny as Hell (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2007 Heckler (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 I Love the '70s: Volume 2 (TV series)
Himself
– 1974 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself - Comedian
– Episode #2.120 (2006) … Himself - Comedian
 
2004-2006 Just for Laughs (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 February 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 March 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2005 I Love the 80's 3-D (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Comedy Central Presents (TV series)
Himself
– Adam Ferrara (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Shorties Watchin' Shorties (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.8 (2004) … Himself
– Episode #1.7 (2004) … Himself
– Episode #1.4 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 The World Comedy Tour: Melbourne 2003 (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 June 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Contest Searchlight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.2 (2002) … Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2002) … Himself
– Episode #1.4 (2002) … Himself
 
2000 Comedy Central Presents: The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Rob Reiner (TV movie)
Himself
 
1997 Premium Blend (TV series)
Himself - Stand-up Comedian
– Episode dated 13 December 1997 (1997) … Himself - Stand-up Comedian
 
1997 Live at Jongleurs (TV series)
Himself - Comedian
 
1996 Lounge Lizards (TV series)
Himself
– Adam Ferrara (1996) … Himself
 
1988 Stand-Up Spotlight (TV series)
Guest comedian
 

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In 1997, co-starred with C. Thomas Howell, Steven Eckholdt, Jane Sibbett, Rue McClanahan and child actors Mercedes Kastner, Chelsea Parnell and Scotty Leavenworth in an unsold television pilot called "Dads", about three divorced dads, a woman fashion executive, a grunge-rock singer and an architect in... See more »

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Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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What if God's a woman? Not only am I going to hell, I'll never know why! See more »

Trivia:

Opened for his Comedy Idol George Carlin. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius