Adam Ferrara is a stand-up comedian and actor who proudly played Chief Needles Nelson on the Emmy nominated FX drama series _"Rescue Me" .
Italian-American.
Was nominated twice for the American Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-Up
Performed two "Comedy Central Presents" half-hour specials
Raised in Huntington, Long Island
Named "Class Clown" in his high school yearbook
Has a Bachelor of Science degree in finance
Currently lives in between Los Angeles and New York City.
Had appeared in commercials for the Olive Garden.
Boyhood friend of Anthony Cumia , co-host of the "Opie and Anthony" show on radio stations across America and XM radio.
Was a part of the Comedy Central Roasts of Rob Reiner and Denis Leary.
Opened for his comedy idol George Carlin.
Played Carnegie Hall with his parents in the audience.
Shared an apartment with Kevin James.
