A proven favorite in comedy clubs, festivals and sitcoms, Adam Ferrara has earned a name for himself as one of today's leading comedic talents. His popularity as a stand-up has been validated with two American Comedy Award nominations for the Best Stand-up and his second "Comedy Central Presents" half-hour special.

Born in Queens and raised in Huntington, Long Island, Adam's comedic skills were already forming as a teen, when named "class clown" in the Walt Whitman High School yearbook. Although Adam received a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Marist College, he admits, "I can't even balance my own checkbook." So in 1988 he took to the stage at the East Side Comedy Club on Long Island and performed for the first time. His appearance was a huge success -- thanks to his mother who had invited the entire neighborhood. That appearance resulted in another gig the following night and Adam's first agent.

Today Adam is a national touring headliner, playing the famed Improvs, as well as Catch A Rising Star, Caroline's in NYC, The Laugh Factory and The Punchlines. He is also a regular performer at the world-renowned Just For Laughs -- The Montreal Comedy Festival. This past July Adam appeared at the Festival again and performed at three different shows, including the prestigious closing night gala with host Louie Anderson.

His stellar list of stand-up television appearances over the years include multiple appearances on Comedy Central, A&E, MTV/VH-1, NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC. Most recently Adam appeared on "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" and "The Late Show with David Letterman," as well as being a featured performer at the Friar's Club roast of Rob Reiner.

Adam has also had success on television in numerous roles, including the recurring role of Pete on NBC's "Caroline in the City," and he was a series regular on UPN's "Social Studies." He recently performed his one-man show "I DO" in Los Angeles and at the Toyota Comedy Festival in New York City.

Adam lives in Los Angeles and New York City.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Hometown: Huntington, Long Island, NY
Birthdate: Feb. 2

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