Jerry Ferrara facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jerry Ferrara
Ferrara in 2021
Born	(1979-11-25) November 25, 1979 (age 45) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2000–present
Children	2

Jerry Ferrara is an American actor, born on November 25, 1979. He is famous for playing the character Turtle in the TV show Entourage. He also starred as Joe Proctor in the drama series Power.

Early Life and Acting Journey

Jerry Ferrara was born in New York City. He grew up in a neighborhood called Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. His family background is Italian.

After finishing high school at New Utrecht High School, Jerry started studying theater in college. A teacher there inspired him to become an actor. Later, he met an agent at a talent show. This agent encouraged him to move to Los Angeles, California. Soon after moving, he got his first acting job on the TV show The King of Queens. More TV roles quickly followed.

Getting the Role of Turtle

Jerry Ferrara's big break came when he was cast in Entourage. He played the character Turtle, who was a close friend to the main character. His co-star, Kevin Connolly, has mentioned that Jerry is very different from his character Turtle in real life. Jerry is described as being more settled and calm.

Jerry even appeared as his character Turtle in a commercial for DirecTV. They used clips from the Entourage show to make the commercial funny.

Beyond Acting

Jerry Ferrara is also a businessman. He helped start a deli called Fat Sal's in West Hollywood, California. This deli was even featured on a TV show called "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."

In 2010, Jerry decided to focus on his health. He lost 60 pounds and changed his lifestyle to be more fit.

Jerry Ferrara's Film Roles

Jerry Ferrara has acted in many movies. Here are some of his film appearances:

Jerry Ferrara's TV Shows

Jerry Ferrara has also appeared in many television series.

See also

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