kids encyclopedia robot

Jerry Ferrara facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Jerry Ferrara
Jerry Ferrera 2021.png
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 (born November 25, 1979) is an American actor. 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 an area called Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. His family background is Italian.

He went to New Utrecht High School. After high school, Jerry started studying theater in college. A teacher there helped him decide to become an actor. He met an agent who told him to move to Los Angeles. Soon after moving, he got his first acting job on the TV show The King of Queens. More TV roles came quickly after that.

Breakthrough Role in Entourage

Jerry Ferrara got a big role in the TV show Entourage. He played the character Turtle. Turtle was the best friend of the main character, Vince. Jerry once said that his friends joked about him getting a dog named Awnold for the show.

His co-star, Kevin Connolly, has said that Jerry is very different from his character Turtle. Jerry is more settled down in real life.

Jerry even appeared as Turtle in a commercial for DirecTV. They mixed his lines with clips from Entourage for a funny ad.

Other Ventures and Health

Jerry Ferrara is also a co-founder of a deli called Fat Sal's. It is located in West Hollywood, California. He even appeared on the TV show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" to talk about his deli.

In 2010, Jerry decided to make some healthy changes. He lost 60 pounds and started focusing more on his fitness.

Jerry Ferrara's Acting Work

Jerry Ferrara has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles.

Movies He Has Been In

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Where God Left His Shoes Vinny
2007 Brooklyn Rules Bobby Canzoneri
2007 Gardener of Eden Greek
2008 Eagle Eye Poker Player
2011 Seven Days in Utopia Joe Buckner
2012 Think Like a Man Jeremy Kern
2012 Battleship Sampson JOOD Strodell
2013 Empire State Jimmy
2013 Last Vegas Dean
2013 Lone Survivor Sergeant Hasslert
2014 Think Like a Man Too Jeremy Kern
2014 Flight 7500 Rick
2015 Club Life Johnny D
2015 Entourage Salvatore "Turtle" Assante This was a movie based on the TV series.
2016 Sully Michael Delaney
2017 Axis Himself He used his voice for this role.
2021 Dating and New York Cole

TV Shows He Has Appeared In

Year Title Role Notes
2000 The King of Queens Joey One episode.
2000 That's Life Student #2 One episode.
2000 City Guys Delivery boy One episode.
2001 Maybe it's Me One episode.
2001–2002 Grounded for Life Drew Appeared in 2 episodes.
2002 Leap of Faith Kid Pilot episode.
2004 NYPD Blue Danny Fatty Puglisi One episode.
2004–2011 Entourage Salvatore "Turtle" Assante He was a main character for 96 episodes. He also helped write two episodes. He was nominated for several awards for his acting in this show.
2011 Vietnam in HD Raymond Torres Appeared in 6 episodes.
2015–2019 Power Joe Proctor He was a recurring character in season 2 and a main character from season 3 to 6.
2017–2018 Shooter Kirk Zehnder Appeared in seasons 2 and 3.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Jerry Ferrara para niños

kids search engine
Jerry Ferrara Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.