Dan Ferro
Acting
Biography
Dan Ferro was an actor, known for Blow (2001), Creepshow (1982) and Sgt. Bilko (1996). Ferro's acting career began with roles in the series Falcon Crest (CBS, 1981-1990) and Murder, She Wrote (CBS, 1984-1996). He also took on a few movie roles at the time, appearing in Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987). In the eighties and the nineties, he shifted his entertainment career towards more comedic roles, appearing on Almost Grown (CBS, 1988-89). He also worked in film during these years, including a part on the comedic adaptation Sgt. Bilko (1996) with Steve Martin. Then, he tackled guest roles on The Pretender (1996-2000) and Brother's Keeper (ABC, 1998-99). He also featured in the TV movie On the Line (ABC, 1997-98). Ferro also acted in the Johnny Depp crime drama film Blow (2001).
Known For
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
Murder, She Wrote
Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990. A total of 227 episodes were produced. The series revolves around the feuding factions of the wealthy Gioberti/Channing family in the Californian wine industry. Jane Wyman starred as Angela Channing, the tyrannical matriarch of the Falcon Crest Winery, alongside Robert Foxworth as Chase Gioberti, Angela's nephew who returns to Falcon Crest following the death of his father. The series was set in the fictitious Tuscany Valley northeast of San Francisco.
Falcon Crest
While attending a Hollywood premiere with a famous action star, a crazed fan pulls a gun—but her movie hunk turns into a coward, and it's Vallery who becomes the hero. Suddenly, she's thrown into a world of action and danger as owner of a Hollywood protection agency, Vallery Irons Protection (V.I.P.), taking risks to protect others at a price few are willing to pay.
V.I.P.
A boy named George Jung grows up in a struggling family in the 1950's. His mother nags at her husband as he is trying to make a living for the family. It is finally revealed that George's father cannot make a living and the family goes bankrupt. George does not want the same thing to happen to him, and his friend Tuna, in the 1960's, suggests that he deal marijuana. He is a big hit in California in the 1960's, yet he goes to jail, where he finds out about the wonders of cocaine. As a result, when released, he gets rich by bringing cocaine to America. However, he soon pays the price.
Blow
Widower and professor Porter Waide has his life turned upside down with the arrival of his football player brother, Bobby, who's gotten into so much trouble that he's been contracted to live with a responsible relative. This move also disrupts the lives of Porter's impressionable son, Oscar, and Bobby's perpetually annoyed agent, Dena.
Brother's Keeper
Charlie Grace is a Los Angeles private eye with a daughter named Jenny, works along with other cops, including his partner, Crawford, to solve different multiple mystery cases.
Charlie Grace
After the death of his girlfriend's daughter from a drug overdose, Paul Kersey takes on the local drug cartel.
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
The US army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.
Sgt. Bilko
A female police detective tries to track down a gang of teenage bank robbers while dealing with sexual harassment on the job, and her troubled home life.