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Jerry Ferrara 
Born November 25, 1979
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" References
- ^ [1], imdb.com. Accessed September 22, 2009.
- ^ Q&A with Jerry Ferrara: Bringing Turtle Out of His 'Entourage' Shell. Accessed October 7, 2009
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1483196/bio
- ^ http://www.tv.com/jerry-ferrara/person/13041/biography.html
- ^ http://www.craveonline.com/tv/interviews/156812-e-is-for-entourage-kevin-connolly-speaks
- ^ http://www.fatsalsdeli.com/images/menu1.pdf
Further reading
- OK!: Jerry Ferrara Interview with Staff (July 7, 2008)
- PR.com: Jerry Ferrara Interview with Allison Kugel (July 7, 2011)
External links
Categories:- 1979 births
- Abraham Lincoln High School (Brooklyn, New York) alumni
- Actors from New York City
- American film actors
- American people of Italian descent
- American television actors
- Living people
- People from Brooklyn
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