What is Jerry Ferrara’s Net Worth and Salary
Jerry Ferrara, an American actor, has a net worth of $10 million dollars. He is best known for his performances as Turtle in the HBO series “Entourage” and Joe Proctor in “Power.” Ferrara is also a co-founder of Fat Sal’s deli located in Westwood, Los Angeles.
Jerry Ferrara’s Earnings from Entourage
During his eight seasons on Entourage, Jerry Ferrara earned a total of $11 million. He started out earning $15-20,000 per episode in the early seasons, but his salary was eventually raised to $75,000 per episode. At his peak, he earned $150,000 per episode. In addition to his earnings from the show, he was paid $2 million to appear in the 2015 film version of Entourage. Overall, Ferrara made $13 million from his involvement in the Entourage franchise between 2004 and 2015.
Jerry Ferrara’s Early Life
Jerry Ferrara was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 25, 1979. He grew up in Bensonhurst in a family of Italian descent. His mother is Mariana Lautato and his step-father is Mike Lautato. Ferrara attended New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, where he developed a passion for theater. He went on to study theater at the College of Staten Island and the City University of New York, where he was inspired by one of his theater teachers to pursue a career in acting. Ferrara then moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream before finishing his degree.
Jerry Ferrara’s Career Highlights
Jerry Ferrara started his acting career in 2000 with a role in “The King of Queens” and went on to book several episodes of television shows like “Grounded for Life,” “NYPD Blue,” and “Leap of Faith.” In 2004, he landed his breakout role as Salvatore ‘Turtle’ Assante in the hit series “Entourage,” which ran for seven seasons. Ferrara’s popularity grew, and he received several film roles, including “Where God Left his Shoes,” “Brooklyn Rules,” and “Eagle Eye.” He continued to work in film and television, appearing in “Think Like a Man,” “Battleship,” and “Power,” which earned him Outstanding Drama Series awards at the NAACP Image Awards. Ferrara also appeared in the “Entourage” movie and booked a recurring role in “Shooter.” In 2021, he starred in the American comedy film, “Dating and New York.”
Personal Life
Jerry Ferrara dated actor Jamie Lynn Sigler from 2008 to 2009 after meeting on the set of “Entourage.” He married his longtime girlfriend Breanne Racano in 2017, and they have two sons together.
Aside from acting, Ferrara is interested in food and co-owns Fat Sal’s deli in West Hollywood. He lost 60 pounds in 2010 to become healthier, and he is a fan of the New York Yankees, New York Knicks, and New York Giants.
