Jerry Ferrara

Jerry Ferrara
Jerry Ferrara
Born November 25, 1979 (1979-11-25) (age 31)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 2000–present

Jerry Ferrara (born November 25, 1979) is an American actor best known for his work as "Turtle" aka Sal on the HBO comedy series Entourage.

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Biography

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ferrara attended New Utrecht High School.[1] Ferrara is of Italian descent.[2]

Jerry Ferrara began studying theater in college, where he was inspired by a teacher to pursue a career in acting. An agent he met at a talent showcase encouraged him to move to Los Angeles, where he quickly landed his first role on King Of Queens. Other television parts soon followed. Jerry was then cast in the independent feature Cross Bronx, which premiered at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival.[3]

In an interview about his breakout role on the show, Ferrara revealed that when he told his friends he had landed a major part in a television pilot, they asked, "What's a pilot?"[4] Kevin Connolly has said of his Entourage co-star that "Jerry’s very domesticated. He’s probably the most different from his character. He’s like 180 degrees in the opposite direction."[5]

Ferrara once made an appearance in character as Turtle for a DirecTV commercial. His dialogue was mixed with a clip from an Entourage episode for humorous effect.

Ferrara is also co-founder of Fat Sal's deli in Westwood, CA.[6] In 2009-2010 Ferrara dropped weight in a new outlook on health and fitness. Ferrara is said to have lost weight by trading, “burgers and fries for tofu, fresh organic fruit and vegetables.”

Filmography

Actor

Year Title Role
2004 Cross Bronx Vivo
2006 Scarface: The World Is Yours Hotel Manager (Voice)
2007 Where God Left His Shoes Vinny
2007 Brooklyn Rules Bobby Canzoneri
2007 Gardener of Eden Greek
2008 Eagle Eye Poker Player

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2000 The King of Queens Joey Guest Star
2000 That's Life Student #2 Guest Star
2000 City Guys Delivery Boy Guest Star
2001 Maybe It's Me Role Unknown Guest Star
2001–2002 Grounded for Life Boy #2/Drew 2 Episode Guest Star
2002 Leap of Faith Kid Guest Star
2004 NYPD Blue Danny Puglisi Guest Star
2004—2011 Entourage Turtle Main Cast; Also recently co-wrote 2 episodes, with Doug Ellin, for the shows final season. Episodes 8.4 "Whiz Kid" and 8.6 "The Big Bang"

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