
Acting
Nicholas Colasanto
EN cinema · 14 credits
Born
19 January 1924
Died
12 February 1985 (aged 61)
Birthplace
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Also known as Nick 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.
Known for
Filmography

The Haircut
as Bobby Russo (Barber)

Raging Bull
as Tommy Como

Mad Bull
as Duke Sallow

Family Plot
as Victor Constantine

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

Toma
as Prolaci

Fat City
as Ruben

Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob
as Jimmy Bibo

The Counterfeit Killer
as Plainclothesman
Deadlock
1967
Deadlock
as Charlie Atkins

Ironside
as Mr. Matling (uncredited)

Fame Is the Name of the Game
as Detective



