Nicholas Colasanto

Born: 1924-01-19

Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Biography

Nicholas Colasanto (January 19, 1924 – February 12, 1985) was an American actor and television director who is best known for his role as "Coach" Ernie Pantusso in the American television sitcom Cheers.

Known For

Raging Bull

Family Plot

Fat City

The Counterfeit Killer

Ironside

Fame Is the Name of the Game

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Mad Bull

Toma

The Return of the World's Greatest Detective

Top Movie Credits

Raging Bull Tommy Como

Family Plot Victor Constantine

Fat City Ruben

The Counterfeit Killer Plainclothesman

Ironside Mr. Matling (uncredited)

Fame Is the Name of the Game Detective

For Whom the Bell Tolls Eladio

Mad Bull Duke Sallow

Toma Prolaci

The Return of the World's Greatest Detective Lieutenant Nick Tinker