Biography
A devoted Knicks fan who was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY on Nov. 25, 1979, Ferrara studied theater while in college, having been inspired to pursue acting seriously by one of his instructors. He later met an agent at a talent showcase who told him to move to Los Angeles if he was serious. To survive the rough waters of Hollywood, Ferrara worked at the fast food restaurant, Boston Market, making $6.50 an hour tying and basting chickens all …
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Career Milestones
| Began studying acting in college | ||
| Moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting career | ||
2000 | Made acting debut on the "King of Queens" (CBS) | |
2004 | Breakout TV role, playing Turtle on the HBO series "Entourage"; made series writing debut in 2011 | |
2004 | Made feature film debut in the independent drama "Cross Bronx" | |
2007 | Co-starred with Freddie Prinze Jr., Scott Caan and Alec Baldwin in "Brooklyn Rules" | |
2012 | Appeared in the sci-fi action feature "Battleship" | |
2012 | Cast in the ensemble comedy "Think Like a Man" | |
Awards
2007 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Entourage |
2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Entourage |
2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Entourage |