Biography
Who is Manuel Ferrara?
Early life and real name
Manuel Jeannin was born on November 1, 1975, in Le Raincy, France. He grew up in the nearby town of Gagny. His father worked as an electrician, and his mother was a cleaning lady who had moved to France. His father passed away when Manuel was seventeen years old. During his youth, he studied with the goal of becoming a physical education teacher.
Career highlights
Manuel shot his first hardcore adult film scene in 1997 while still completing his studies. He responded to a casting advertisement found in a French adult magazine. He adopted the stage name Manuel Ferrara due to a slight resemblance to boxer and actor Stéphane Ferrara. He eventually became a protégé of Rocco Siffredi, which led to a role in John Stagliano's film Fashionistas and marked his debut in the American adult film industry.
By 2003, Manuel began directing gonzo adult films for Platinum X Pictures, which operated as a subsidiary of Red Light District Video. He transitioned to directing for Red Light District exclusively before moving to Evil Angel in May 2006. His first project with Evil Angel was the feature Evilution. Over the years, he directed numerous adult film series such as Fucked on Sight, Slutty and Sluttier, Raw, Evil Anal, Battle of the Sluts, Anal Expedition, and New Whores on the Block.
Awards and mainstream appearances
Manuel achieved historic milestones within the adult industry by winning the AVN Award for Male Performer of the Year multiple times. On January 22, 2012, he became the first performer in history to secure that specific title four times. He earned the same award for a fifth time on January 18, 2014. In addition to these honors, he received the AVN Award for Best Group Sex Scene, Best Anal Sex Scene, Best POV Sex Scene, and Best Foreign-Shot Boy/Girl Sex Scene, alongside inductions into both the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame.
Beyond adult cinema, Manuel crossed over into mainstream media on several occasions. In December 2010, he appeared on an episode of the television series Manswers alongside Riley Steele to discuss their respective careers. In 2012, he appeared with adult film actress Zoe Voss in an explicit scene for the mainstream drama film Starlet.
Personal life and height
Manuel stands at a height of 183 centimeters. In January 2005, he married adult film actress Dana Vespoli. The pair had three sons together before divorcing seven years later. Following that relationship, Manuel had a daughter with his subsequent partner, American adult film actress and director Kayden Kross.
Birthday and age
Manuel Ferrara was born on November 1, 1975, which makes Manuel 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Manuel shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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