Adam Ferrara Biography – Who Is Adam Ferrara
Adam Ferrara is an American actor and comedian best known for playing the role of Chief “Needles” Nelson on the FX series Rescue Me.
Adam Ferrara Age
Ferrara was born on February 2, 1966 in Queens, New York, United States. He is 57 years old as of 2023.
Adam Ferrara Height
Ferrara stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches tall.
Adam Ferrara Family
Ferrara was born in Queens, New York, United States to his loving parents, not much is known about his parents except that his fahter name is Joe Ferrara.
Adam Ferrara Wife
He is married to indie actress Alex Tyler, who is on the cover of his comedy DVD Funny as Hell. His wife also plays the “Beautiful She Devil” in the special’s introductory sketch.
Adam Ferrara Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars.
Adam Ferrara Nationality
He grew up in Huntington Station, New York in an Italian-American family.
Adam Ferrara
He co-hosted the United States version of Top Gear and played NYPD Sgt. Frank Verelli opposite Edie Falco on Showtime series Nurse Jackie. Ferrara also played Detective Tommy Manetti on the television series The Job.
On January 24, 2013, Ferrara appeared on The Tony Kornheiser Show. He then appeared on The Tony Kornheiser Show on January 9, 2015 as co-host with Chris Cillizza who regularly co-hosts alongside Mr. Tony.
Adam Ferrara Funny As Hell
In 2009, he performed in an hour stand-up special which aired on Comedy Central entitled Funny As Hell, and was released on DVD the same day.
Adam Ferrara Stand Up – Adam Ferrara Comedy Central Presents
Ferrara has performed stand-up several times on the Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, and Comedy Central. In 2004, his stand up was featured in Comedy Central’s animated series Shorties Watchin’ Shorties.
Ferrara has performed on Comedy Central Presents and has been nominated twice for the American Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-Up. He frequently performs stand-up at Caroline’s and the Comedy Cellar, and also tours often, performing stand-up at the top clubs around the country.
Adam Ferrara Shoulder
Finally had my shoulder surgery. Pal of mine pick me up, Got home quick! All good! Thank you for all ur good wishes! pic.twitter.com/OSXPIx9LxC
— Adam Ferrara (@adamferrara) November 19, 2014
Adam Ferrara Top Gear
Based on the U.K. series of the same name, “Top Gear” takes a trio of enthusiasts — comedian Adam Ferrara, champion rally racer Tanner Foust and racing analyst Rutledge Wood — and gives them the chance to test an imaginative series of cars in a variety of outrageous situations. The show tracks the colorful history of the automobile while showcasing the epic stunts and outlandish challenges that take automotive technology for an entertaining ride, as well as highlighting the hosts’ eccentric adventures.
Original network: History
Production location(s): Former MCAS El Toro, Irvine, California, USA
No. of episodes: 72 (list of episodes)
Presented by: Adam Ferrara, Tanner Foust, Rutledge Wood
Networks: NBC, History, A&E Networks
Adam Ferrara Podcast
Ferrara has a podcast called The Adam Ferrara Podcast he brings in celebrity guests and they talk, it’s not always about work it’s always fun.
Adam Ferrara Accident
Ferrara hurt his arm while he was filming the truck’s episode on Top Gear.
Adam Ferrara Movies And Tv Shows
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
1993
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Flying Blind
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Gerald
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Episode: “The People That Time Forgot”
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1996–1998
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Caroline in the City
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Pete Spadaro
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3 episodes
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1997
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Social Studies
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Dan Rossini
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2 episodes
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1997
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Dads
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Carl Sr.
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TV short
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1999
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The Love Boat: The Next Wave
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Stan
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Episode: “Prom Queen”
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2001–2002
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The Job
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Tommy Manetti
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19 episodes
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2003
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Ash Tuesday
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Greg
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2003
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Law & Order
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Monty Bender
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Episode: “Smoke”
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2004
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Noise
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Young Detective
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2004–2007
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The King of Queens
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Waiter / Jack / Nick
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3 episodes
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2006
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Last Request
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Cousin Frank
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2006
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A Merry Little Christmas
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Donnie Manning
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TV Movie
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2006–2011
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Rescue Me
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Chief ‘Needles’ Nelson
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50 episodes
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2008
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Definitely, Maybe
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Gareth
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2009
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Paul Blart: Mall Cop
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Sergeant Howard
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2009
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Winter of Frozen Dreams
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Burr
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2009
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The Unusuals
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Vice Detective #2
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Pilot episode
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2009
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Around The Block
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Sean
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2009
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Ugly Betty
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Sammy
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Episode: “Blue on Blue”
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2009
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The Pack
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Cassidy
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2010
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Dennis Leary & Friends Presents: Douchebags & Donuts
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Himself
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2011
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Dirty Movie
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Dr Feelgood
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Comedy movie
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2010–2016
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Top Gear
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Host
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72 episodes
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2013-2015
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Nurse Jackie
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NYPD Sgt. Frank Verelli
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20 episodes
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2014
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Hell’s Kitchen
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Himself
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Season 13 Episode 4: “15 Chefs Compete”
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2017
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Kevin Can Wait
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Bill
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Episode: “Choke Doubt”
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2017
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Criminal Minds
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Bob Hammond
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Episode: “Hell’s Kitchen”
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