Vanessa Ferlito Net Worth: Age, Height, Son, Husband

Who is Vanessa Ferlito?

Vanessa Ferlito was born on December 28, 1977, in Brooklyn, New York City. She is an American actress who has made significant contributions to the movie and television world. She is known for Detective Aiden Burn in “CSI: NY” and other productions such as “Graceland” and “NCIS: New Orleans”. Ferlito has a significant presence in the world of entertainment. Let’s look at her career, early life, and personal journey.

Biography

Attributes	Details
Full Name	Vanessa Ferlito
Birthdate	December 28, 1980
Place of Birth	Brooklyn, New York, USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Italian-American
Height	5’6″ (168 cm)
Occupation	Actress
Known For	“NCIS: New Orleans”, “Graceland”, “Death Proof”
Children	Vince Ferlito (born 2007)
Notable Films	“Spider-Man 2”, “Death Proof”, “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”, “Julie & Julia”
Notable TV Roles	“24”, “CSI: NY”, “NCIS: New Orleans”, “Graceland”
Career Start	2001 (with “The Sopranos”)
Personal Life	Single mother, previously rumored to be in a relationship with Quentin Tarantino
Social Causes	Vegan, member of PETA

Early Life and Influences

She spent her childhood in Brooklyn, New York, along with her mom and stepfather because her father died after having a heroin overdose. Life was tough. The stepfather owned the hair salon, partially contributing to the family support system. She described the area as “rough”, constantly fighting for survival through education, which made her resilient and strong-willed.

Before she was to become an actress, Ferlito had always been famous in New York nightlife. She tapped into every connection to climb up the career ladder in the entertainment industry.

Personal Life

Vanessa Ferlito is a mother to her son, Vince, who was born in September 2007. Yoga, hiking, or biking are her favourite activities, and they help her balance life a lot. As far as her personal life is concerned, it is said that she maintains her private space as well as shares joy spread out through healthy lifestyle experiences and family moments.

Net Worth

Vanessa Ferlito’s current net worth is estimated to about $6 million. She earned most of it from her acting career in television and films. She is also known for appearing in series like CSI: NY, Graceland, and NCIS: New Orleans, which earned her a lot of money. She featured in movies like Spider-Man 2 and Death Proof. Apart from acting, Ferlito boosted her earnings through brand endorsements and commercials.

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Source of Income

Vanessa Ferlito gets most of her money through her work in television and film. Here’s how she earns her money:

Television Series

Some notable features of her roles include series such as “CSI: NY”, “Graceland”, and “NCIS: New Orleans”. Five years she has acted in a lead role in “NCIS” have primarily accounted for her income.

Film Castings

Vanessa appeared in “Spider-Man 2”, “Death Proof”, and in “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”. Her main feature resulting from working with the film legend Quentin Tarantino boosted her profile and more remunerations

Modeling and Sponsored Endorsement

She first modelled with Wilhelmina Models, earning money from such brands’ campaigns and public appearances.

Other Projects

While the projects are unknown, attending entertainment events and other public appearances gives her more earnings.

Career Beginnings

Vanessa Ferlito was modelling first at Wilhelmina Models and then into acting, where she appeared in “Undefeated” as Lizette Sanchez in the movie in 2003 and was nominated for an NAACP award.

She made her way in 2004 into “Spider-Man 2”, where she played the character of Louise, followed by joining the cast of the series “CSI: NY” in the character of Detective Aiden Burn for two seasons. Through that role, she became very famous for playing a beautiful face in crime dramas. Apart from the main acting work, she appeared on such popular series as “The Sopranos”, “Law & Order”, and “Third Watch”, which underlined the scope of the roles in her performances.

Major Film Roles

After her work in CSI: NY, Ferlito continued by appearing in a string of films. Her work with Quentin Tarantino in Death Proof (2007) with Kurt Russell is noteworthy. The role was written specifically for her. She was also appeared in Shadow boxer (2005), Man of the House (2005), Gridiron Gang (2006), and Nothing Like the Holidays (2008). She quickly became one of the most dependable supporting actresses to play her part well in any film opposite Hollywood stars.

Sharing a screen with legends Al Pacino and Christopher Walken in the 2012 film Stand Up Guys proves Ferlito can adapt to comedic roles and dramatic ones. She carried on with Julie & Julia, 2009; Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, 2010, and many more on her resume, an array of talent in entirely different genres.

Television Successes

Ferlito’s breakout was from the series Graceland, where she appeared between 2013 and 2015. There, she played undercover FBI, who possessed great power and weaknesses skills labelled some talent.

In 2016, she joined NCIS: New Orleans as a Special Agent Tammy Gregorio and held the position until 2021. Her character was robust and no-nonsense, with a unique touch that enhanced the show and made her an excellent performing actress in crime.

Future Plans

 In 2023, Ferlito appeared in a movie, Bookie, while in 2024, she will appear as Carmen Gutierrez in the Netflix miniseries Griselda, thus showing her versatility as an actress and willingness to grow as such, and then look forward to even great performances.

Filmography Highlights

She has worked in all genres, such as dramas and thrillers. Some notable works are as follows.

Movies:

• Spider-Man 2 (2004)
• Shadowboxer (2005)
• Man of the House (2005)
• Gridiron Gang (2006)
• Death Proof (2007)
• Julie & Julia (2009)
• Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
• Stand Up Guys (2012)

TV Shows:

• CSI: NY (2004-2006)
• 24 (2003-2004)
• Graceland (2013-2015)
• NCIS: New Orleans (2016-2021)
• Bookie (2023)
• Griselda (2024)

Legacy and Impact

Her career depicts her strength and flexibility. She begins in Brooklyn and rises through the ranks to become one of the most popular actresses in TV shows. She is very much respected in Hollywood for her hard work and dedication to her career.

Ferlito is, however, particularly famous for acting in crime series, where realistic performances and charm connect to the viewers. As she takes up new roles, she continues to inspire aspiring actors with her story of determination and passion.

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