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 Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery
Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob
Fame Is the Name of the Game
Ironside
Deadlock
The Return of the World's Greatest Detective
Toma
Top Movie Credits
Raging Bull
Tommy Como
Family Plot
Victor Constantine
Fat City
Ruben
Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob
Jimmy Bibo
Fame Is the Name of the Game
Detective
Ironside
Mr. Matling (uncredited)
Deadlock
Charlie Atkins
The Return of the World's Greatest Detective
Lieutenant Nick Tinker
Toma
Prolaci