John A. Ferraro

Teacher, Film director

1946 – 2010

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Who was John A. Ferraro?

John A. Ferraro was an American actor, academic, stage director and television director. His credits as a director included Sesame Street, as well as Broadway and off-Broadway plays.

Ferraro was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on April 5, 1946 and raised in Wayne, New Jersey. Ferraro received a bachelor's degree in fine arts from New York University.

Ferraro joined the theater group, Manhattan Project, following his graduation from New York University. He appeared in numerous productions with the group, including roles in the New York Shakespeare Festival, as well as the theatrical production of Our Late Night.

Ferraro also embarked in a career in stage and television direction. His off Broadway credits included Saved From Obscurity in 1988. Ferraro worked as an associate director of the Broadway production of The Pirates of Penzance in the 1980s and directed Crazy He Calls Me in 1992. Ferraro's television direction credits included episodes of the PBS children's shows, Shining Time Station and Sesame Street.

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Born
Apr 5, 1946
Paterson
Also known as
  • John Ferraro
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • New York University
Died
Dec 7, 2010

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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