
Nicholas Colasanto
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.
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
Cast Credits
The Haircut
as Bobby Russo (Barber)
Raging Bull
as Tommy Como
Mad Bull
as Duke Sallow
The Return of the World's Greatest Detective
as Lieutenant Nick Tinker
Family Plot
as Victor Constantine
Toma
as Prolaci
Fat City
as Ruben
Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob
as Jimmy Bibo
The Counterfeit Killer
as Plainclothesman
Deadlock
as Charlie Atkins
Ironside
as Mr. Matling (uncredited)
Fame Is the Name of the Game
as Detective
For Whom the Bell Tolls
as Eladio