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Adam Ferrara

Acting · Born 1966-02-02 · Queens , New York, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Adam Ferrara (born February 1966) is an American actor and comedian who is currently playing the role of Chief "Needles" Nelson on the critically acclaimed FX series Rescue Me and is also a co-host on the U.S. version of Top Gear. He also played Detective Tommy Manetti on the television series The Job. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adam Ferrara, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Known for

Filmography

2025NonnasArthur Romano
2024ElsbethGene Genetti Sr.
2021Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11Self
2020Adam Ferrara: It's Scary in HereSelf
2019Why Women KillLeo Mosconi
2018FBIDetective Nick Zito
2018Little ItalySal
2018DeceptionOfficer Howie Maslin
2017Lost Cat CoronaSal
2017The Good FightOfficer Glasser
2011The PackCassidy
2011Dirty MovieDr. Feelgood
2011Denis Leary and Friends Present: Douchebags and DonutsHimself
2010Top GearSelf - Host
2009Nurse JackieFrank Verelli
2009Winter of Frozen DreamsAssistant District Attorney
2009Adam Ferrara: Funny As HellHimself / Host
2009Paul Blart: Mall CopSergeant Howard
2008Definitely, MaybeGareth
2007HecklerSelf
2006The Town That Banned ChristmasDonnie Manning
2006Ugly BettySammy
2006The Last RequestCousin Frank
2005Hell's KitchenSelf - Restaurant Patron
2004Rescue MeChief 'Needles' Nelson
2003NCISSammy Craig
2003Comedy Central Roast of Denis LearySelf
2003Comedy Central RoastsSelf
2003Comedy KnockoutsSelf (archive footage)
2003Ash TuesdayGreg
2002Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn
2002Contest Searchlight
2001The JobTommy Manetti
1998The King of QueensWaiter
1997Social StudiesDan Rossini
1995Caroline in the CityPete Spadaro
1991Fire! Trapped on the 37th FloorEddie (uncredited)
1990Law & OrderMonty Bender

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