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Abel Ferrara
Abel Ferrara is best known for Miami Vice, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown and Crime Story. Abel Ferrara was born on July 19, 1951. Abel Ferrara is 75 years old (born July 19, 1951).
- Born
- July 19, 1951 (75 years old)
- Place of birth
- The Bronx, New York, USA
Biography
Abel Ferrara (Italian: [ferˈraːra]; born July 19, 1951) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for the provocative and often controversial content in his movies and his use and redefinition of neo-noir imagery. A long-time independent filmmaker, some of his best known movies include the New York-set, gritty crime thrillers The Driller Killer (1979), Ms .45 (1981), King of New York (1990), Bad Lieutenant (1992), and The Funeral (1996), chronicling violent crime in urban settings with spiritual overtones.
Ferrara also worked in a wide array of genres, including the sci-fi remake Body Snatchers (1993), cyberpunk thriller New Rose Hotel (1998), the religious drama Mary (2005), the black comedy Go Go Tales (2007), and the biopic Pasolini (2014), as well as in several documentary filmmaking projects.
Ferrara also worked in a wide array of genres, including the sci-fi remake Body Snatchers (1993), cyberpunk thriller New Rose Hotel (1998), the religious drama Mary (2005), the black comedy Go Go Tales (2007), and the biopic Pasolini (2014), as well as in several documentary filmmaking projects.
Known for
Filmography
- 2013Anthony Bourdain: Parts UnknownSelf
- 1986Crime StoryDirector
- 1984Miami ViceDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Abel Ferrara been in?
Abel Ferrara is best known for Miami Vice, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown and Crime Story.
When was Abel Ferrara born?
Abel Ferrara was born on July 19, 1951. (The Bronx, New York, USA)
How old is Abel Ferrara?
Abel Ferrara is 75 years old (born July 19, 1951).
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·