Adam Ferrara

'Adam Ferrara' (qv) is a stand-up comedian and actor who proudly played Chief Needles Nelson on the Emmy nominated FX drama series _Rescue Me (2004)_ (qv) with 'Denis Leary' (qv) and Frank Verelli on Showtime's hit series _Nurse Jackie (2009)_ (qv) opposite Emmy Award winner 'Edie Falco' (qv). Ferrara has also costarred alongside 'Kevin James' (qv) in the hit movie _Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)_ (qv) and in _Definitely, Maybe (2008)_ (qv) with 'Ryan Reynolds' (qv) and 'Isla Fisher' (qv).Presently Adam hosts the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, _Top Gear USA (2008)_ (qv), airing on History. Additionally, Adam is an internationally touring headliner, two-time nominee for best male stand-up by the American Comedy 'Awards' (qv), and has three Comedy Central Specials. Ferrara has also appeared on _Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)_ (qv), _The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)_ (qv), "The Late Show with David Letterman" (1989)_, _"The View" (2000)_ and _Rachael Ray (2006)_ (qv).Ferrara's earlier TV credits include NBC's _Law & Order (1990)_ (qv), ABC's _Ugly Betty (2006)_ (qv), CBS's _The King of Queens (1998)_ (qv), as well as a series regular on the critically acclaimed ABC show, The 'Job' (qv) (2001), starring opposite 'Denis Leary' (qv). At a Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour, 'Denis Leary' (qv) was quoted as saying, "'Adam Ferrara' (qv) is a great comedian, but he's really pissing me off now because he's become such a great dramatic actor."Apart from opening for his comedy idol, 'George Carlin' (qv), and performing at both Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, Ferrara was asked to perform at a benefit for the President and all of the Senators.'Adam Ferrara' (qv) lives between New York City & Los Angeles and is married to indie actress 'Alex Tyler' (qv).::Gersh