Jerry ferrara weight loss before and after

You could forgive Jerry Ferrara if he suddenly feels deserving of a new nickname. For more than 7 years, the 32-year-old actor has dutifully played the role of Turtle, the heftiest of Vinny Chase’s three best friends on HBO’s hit series Entourage.

Between seasons, Ferrara recently committed to a healthy diet and regular workout routine—dropping 55 pounds from his formerly stout physique. With Entourage in the midst of its seventh and final season, Ferrara shared the secrets to his dramatic transformation, and whether or not we can expect to see a leaner, healthier version of Turtle on the big screen anytime soon.

You’ve got a hit show, a beautiful girlfriend, a thriving acting career.

What prompted you to drop so much weight?

Life was and is very good—more than anything, I was just really out of shape. Every time you start a new project as an actor, you take a physical. They’re not the most in-depth, but they serve a p