"Behold, I make All things new."
Jerry Della Salla, is an Army Combat veteran who served 12 months with the 18th MP Battalion, and 306th MP Unit - OIF3.
He studied with Stella Adler and is a graduate of the NYU Tisch Drama Program.
He co-starred with the late Victor Argo in his last film- Personal Sergeant (2004).
He co-starred opposite Matt Damon in the Green Zone (2010), Directed by BAFTA winner Paul Greengrass.
Performed with Edward Norton Off-Broadway in 'Waiting For Lefty', at the Kampo Cultural Center, NYC (1992).
Performed with Peter Dinklage in 'Taming of the Shrew', at the NJ Shakespeare Festival (1993).
Boxed as an Amateur in the NJ Diamond gloves, under the Training of Hall of Fame coach Tex Gonzalez.
He was good friends with the late comedic actor Orson Bean, after the two met at a popular church in Santa Monica, CA in 2011. Bean was also responsible for recommending Della Salla to the award winning Pacific Resident Theater, in Venice, CA. Della Salla has been a company member there since 2013.
*On April 2nd, 2005, SGT. Jerry Della Salla was wounded in a three hour long base attack while serving in Iraq. At the time, it was the single largest attack on any base in theater. The battle to this day has also held a unique place in the wars history, because every single military component (Army, Navy, Marine, Air-Force and Coalition troupes) fought side by side to fend off the enemy. For his actions, Jerry Della Salla was awarded the Combat Action Badge and is under review for the Purple Heart. Other Medals and citations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, The Generals Coin for Excellence, The Iraqi Campaign Medal and the Global War on
Terrorism Medal.
  • Writer (2 Credits)
    Miracle at Camp Redemption
    Screenplay
    Wireless2018
    Short
  • Producer (1 Credit)
    Wireless2018
    Short
Official Winner- Best Screenplay, Based on True Events
Miracle at Camp Redemption
Content Film Festival and Media Summit- 2023
Fort Worth, TX
2023
Official Nominee- Best Script
Miracle at Camp Redemption
International Christian Film & Music Festival
Orlando, FL
2023
Quarter Finalist
Miracle at Camp Redemption
Faith In Film Festival- 2023
Tuscon, AZ
2023
Official Selection
Miracle at Camp Redemption
New York Script Awards- Winter Festival
New York City
2023
Best Actor- Nomination
Wireless
International Christian Film & Music Festival
Orlando, FL
2020
Best Actor- Nomination
Wireless
Content Media Film Fest 2018
Fort Worth
2018
Best Original Story, Best Alumni Film
Wireless
168 Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA
2018
College
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Dramatic Lit/ Performance
19901992
College
Biola University
Christian Apologetics
20132014
Birth Date
May 7, 1969
Nickname
'Jersey Boy'
Birth City
Livingston, NJ
Current City
Seal Beach, CA
Hometown
East Hanover, NJ
Height
5'7
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
AMERICAN
Eye Color
Blue
"Behold, I make All things new."
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