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Nicholas Colasanto

Nicholas Colasanto

Birthday: 1924-01-19 | Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island, USA

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1980
Raging Bull

as    Tommy Como

1977
Mad Bull

as    Duke Sallow

1976
The Return of the World's Greatest Detective

as    Lieutenant Nick Tinker

1973
Toma

as    Prolaci

1972
Fat City

as    Ruben

1969
Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob

as    Jimmy Bibo

1967
Deadlock

as    Charlie Atkins