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Nicholas Colasanto
Acting
Born: January 19, 1924
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
as Tommy Como
Fat City
as Ruben
Family Plot
as Victor Constantine
Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob
as Jimmy Bibo
Mad Bull
as Duke Sallow
Toma
as Prolaci
Ironside
as Mr. Matling (uncredited)
No Image
The Haircut
as Bobby Russo (Barber)
Fame Is the Name of the Game
as Detective
For Whom the Bell Tolls
as Eladio
