Career
She is known for roles on television shows: 24, Computer Society of India: New York, and Graceland. Ferlito developed acting aspirations early in her life and broke into the entertainment business through a series of guest spots and recurring roles. In 2003, Ferlito starred as Lizette Sanchez in John Leguizamo"s boxing drama Undefeated, which earned her an National Association for the Advancement of Colored People nomination for Outstanding Actress in a television movie.
This was followed in 2004 by a role in Spider-Manitoba 2.
In 2005 Ferlito appeared in Stephen Herek"s Manitoba of the House, opposite Tommy Lee Jones, for which she received positive notice, with Variety"s Joe Leydon stating that "Vanessa Ferlito is the standout, mainly because she’s the only one who gets enough to do to make a strong impression as a distinctive personality."
Ferlito has also appeared in other television series, including Home Box Office’s The Sopranos, National Broadcasting Company’s Law & Order and Third Watch, and had a recurring role as Claudia in FOX"s series 24. After Computer Society of India: New York, Ferlito starred in several films, among them Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.
Nora Ephron"s Julie & Julia opposite Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Amy Adams. Tyler Perry"s Madea Goes to Jail.
And Alfredo De Villa’s Nothing Like the Holidays (originally titled Humboldt Park) with Alfred Molina, John Leguizamo and Jay Hernandez.
Prior to these, Ferlito appeared in Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof opposite Kurt Russell, a role Tarantino wrote specifically for Ferlito. She also appeared Lee Daniel’s Shadowboxer with Helen Mirren and Cuba Gooding Junior.
She also played on Charlie DeMarco on United States of America Network"s Graceland, which ran between 2013-2015.