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
Ironside
Fame Is the Name of the Game
The Return of the World's Greatest Detective
The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery
Toma
For Whom the Bell Tolls
The Counterfeit Killer
Top Movie Credits
Raging Bull
Tommy Como
Family Plot
Victor Constantine
Fat City
Ruben
Ironside
Mr. Matling (uncredited)
Fame Is the Name of the Game
Detective
The Return of the World's Greatest Detective
Lieutenant Nick Tinker
Toma
Prolaci
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Eladio
The Counterfeit Killer
Plainclothesman