Jerry Ferrara Biography

Fast Facts

• Has supported charity organizations like mothers2mothers, the Noreen Fraser Foundation and the Felix Organization
• Attended New Utrecht High School in New York
• Made his professional acting debut with a role on the CBS sitcom "The King of Queens․"
• Quote: "I wouldn't say that I'm living the Hollywood lifestyle․ It's just not really my style at all․ I'm kind of a homebody․ I'm good with staying home and watching movies and just hanging out․"
• Quote: "Actors can get in their own way just cause of their nerves․ Whether you're doing a play, or a student film, or an episode of 'Entourage,' if you're a little nervous just feel that, enjoy it and just know that's exactly how you're supposed to feel․"
• Quote: "[on making it big in Hollywood] "Never once did I ever think about packing up my stuff and going home․ That just wasn't an option for me, because I wouldn't be satisfied until I was working․""
• Best known for playing Turtle in "Entourage" and Hasslert in "Lone Survivor․"
• Co-founder of Fat Sal's Deli in Westwood, Los Angeles