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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

Family Plot
as Victor Constantine

Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob
as Jimmy Bibo

Fat City
as Ruben

Toma
as Prolaci

Mad Bull
as Duke Sallow

Fame Is the Name of the Game
as Detective

The Manchu Eagle Murder Caper Mystery
as Bert

Ironside
as Mr. Matling (uncredited)

The Counterfeit Killer
as Plainclothesman