Adam Ferrara is a stand-up comedian and actor who proudly played Chief Needles Nelson on the Emmy® nominated FX drama series, Rescue Me. Ferrara has also costarred alongside Kevin James in the hit movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop and in Definitely Maybe with Ryan Reynolds. Presently Adam hosts the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, Top Gear US, airing on HISTORY and stars on Showtime’s hit series Nurse Jackie opposite Edie Falco. Additionally, Adam is an internationally touring headliner, two-time nominee for best male stand-up by the American Comedy Awards, and has three Comedy Central Specials. Ferrara has also appeared on Jimmy Fallon, Jay Leno, David Letterman, The View and Rachael Ray.