Jerry Ferrara
Actor in 'Entourage' and 'Power' series
Born
November 25th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor gained recognition through roles in television series. Achievements include a prominent role as Turtle in the HBO series 'Entourage,' which aired from 2004 to 2011, depicting the life of a young actor and his friends in Hollywood. Also starred in the Starz series 'Power,' where the narrative focused on a drug dealer trying to lead a double life. Ferrara has appeared in films such as 'The Take' and 'Super.'
Portrayed Turtle in 'Entourage' from 2004 to 2011
Starred as Joe Proctor in 'Power' series
Appeared in films like 'The Take' and 'Super'
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