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 Return of the World's Greatest Detective

Toma

Ironside

Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob

The Counterfeit Killer

Fame Is the Name of the Game

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Top Movie Credits

Raging Bull Tommy Como

Family Plot Victor Constantine

Fat City Ruben

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

Toma Prolaci

Ironside Mr. Matling (uncredited)

Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob Jimmy Bibo

The Counterfeit Killer Plainclothesman

Fame Is the Name of the Game Detective

For Whom the Bell Tolls Eladio