Manuel Ferrara, whose birth name is Manuel Jeannin, is a French pornographic actor and director.
Profile Summary
| Birth Name/Nickname | Manuel Jeannin/Manuel Ferrara |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 1 November 1975 |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Pornographic actor cum director |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
Early Life of Manuel Ferrara
Manuel was born in Le Raincy, France on the 1st day of November 1975. He was raised in Gagny and born to a French father and a Spanish mother. His father was an electrician, and his mother was a cleaning lady who had immigrated to France. His father died when Ferrara was 17. He studied to become a P.E. teacher.
Career Path of Manuel Ferrara
Ferrara shot his first hardcore scene in 1997 during his studies, after answering an ad in a French pornographic magazine. He then started a career as a professional porn actor, appearing in various French and European productions. He chose the stage name Manuel Ferrara because of his passing resemblance to boxer-turned-actor Stéphane Ferrara.
Ferrara became a protégé of Rocco Siffredi, who recommended him for a role in John Stagliano’s Fashionistas in which he made his American debut. In 2002, he appeared in blockbuster hit Snoop Dogg’s Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp. In 2003, he started directing gonzo pornography for Platinum X Pictures, a subsidiary of Red-Light District Video. In 2004, he began directing for Red Light.
After working for Red Light District for the two years, Ferrara began directing for Evil Angel in May 2006. His first Evil Angel film was Evilution, starring Naomi, Melissa Lauren and featuring the comeback of Nici Sterling. Since then, he has directed several porn series, including Fucked on Sight, Slutty & Sluttier, Raw, Evil Anal, Battle of the Sluts, Anal Expedition, Teen Cum Squad, Bangin’ Black Boxes, Ass Attack, I’m Your Slut, Mindfuck and New Whores on the Block
Manuel Ferrara Net Worth
The net worth of Manuel Ferrara is estimated to be worth $10 million. He has appeared in adult film films across the world. His primary source of income is by becoming an actor and director of adult films.
Conclusion
Manuel Ferrara was once married to pornographic actress Dana Vespoli in January 2005. They had a divorce seven years later, though their marriage was blessed with three sons. Ferrara has a daughter with his partner, American pornographic actress and director Kayden Kross. His mother died in March 2021 due to COVID-19.
As one of the leading actors in the porn industry, Ferrara has won over 64 adult industry awards including six AVN Awards as Male Performer of the Year—the record for the accolade, and was inducted into the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame
